RESOURCES DIRECTORY

Acupuncture

Acu-Care Acupuncture Center

Clinton Crossings Medical Center Building C, suite 5

919 Westfall Road

Rochester, NY 14618

585-358-6186

Northeast Medical Center

4000 Medical Center Drive, suite 209

Fayetteville, NY 13066

315-329-7666, 315-378-5556

❱ www AcupunctureCenterUSA com

❱ This practice offers worry-free and painless acupuncture for a wide variety of health concerns including neuropathy and pain, sports medicine, surgical acupuncture care, women’s healthcare, cancer supportive care and prevention, autism care, ADHD treatment, neurodegenerative diseases, post-stroke rehabilitation care and mental health issues Trained in Western medicine, Rui Wang is also a seventh-generation acupuncturist who began apprenticing with her father and grandfather in middle school The practice’s mission is to provide personalized preventive and therapeutic healthcare; to enhance quality of life and healthcare and with Western medicine

Addiction

DePaul’s National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area

(NCADD-RA)

1931 Buffalo Road

Rochester NY 14624

585-719-3480, 585-719-3481

❱ www ncadd-ra org

❱ facebook com/NCADDRA

❱ Addiction affects all of us directly or indirectly . For every person impacted by the disease of addiction, there are others – family, friends or colleagues whose lives are disrupted by the effects of this disease . It is America’s No . 1 health problem . The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – Rochester Area can help As one of over 30 councils in New York state and over 90 councils nationwide, the express purpose of councils is to prevent addiction and to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism and substance use disorder Additionally, we work to prevent problem gambling which is often referred to as the “hidden addiction,” as there are no outward warning signs of a problem NCADD-RA offers a wide array of education for families and community members

AGENCIES — ADOPTION SERVICES

Adoption STAR

131 John Muir Drive Amherst, NY 14228

866-691-3300

716-639-3900

❱ adoptionstar com

❱ info@adoptionstar com

❱ Adoption STAR places children of all races, backgrounds, disabilities and circumstances, including those who are at risk of entering out-of-home placements The nonprofit offers training, advocacy and resources for those it serves, along with comprehensive individual, couples, group and telephone counseling There are also support groups for birth mothers, birth grandparents, adult adoptees and others who are touched by adoption

Adoption Services

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

1099 Jay Street

Rochester, NY 14611

585-546-7220

❱ www cfcrochester org

❱ The Catholic Family Center assists with adoptions of infants, older children and those with special needs It also makes comprehensive information available about all aspects of adoption, and conducts confidential interviews and home studies In addition, the agency offers post-placement services, complete documentation for legalization as required by the court, and a host of other services Depending on the type of adoption, home study and CFC placement fees are based on a sliding fee scale or a flat rate

Children Awaiting Parents, Inc.

176 Anderson Avenue Suite F202

Rochester, NY 14607

585-232-5110

❱ www .ChildrenAwaitingParents org

❱ This national nonprofit finds loving homes for American children who are available for adoption

Hillside Family of Agencies

1 Mustard St. Rochester, NY 14609

585-256-7500

❱ adoption@hillside com

❱ Hillside provides information on all aspects of adoption and foster care, and offers referrals for services, trainings and informational classes The nonprofit also offers post-adoption, parent, guardianship and post-guardianship support groups, and support groups for kinship caregivers and youths

Monroe County Department of Human Services Adoption Team

585-753-6084

❱ www monroecounty gov/hs-adoption

❱ The Adoption Team’s goal is to help local children in need of adoption find loving, permanent homes in which they can grow, thrive and form permanent relationships Caseworkers help prospective parents learn about the children who are need of adoption, and access any services they might need to create warm, loving relationships with the children they adopt .

AGENCIES — HEALTH / HUMAN SERVICES

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

400 West Ave., Rochester, NY 14611 585-325-5116

❱ www .abcinfo .org

❱ Offers programs that give low-income individuals and families opportunities to become self-sufficient These include educational programs, assistance for at-risk youth, Head Start, job placement assistance and coaching, weatherization and energy conservation assistance, and individual and group counseling for alcohol and substance abuse

Anthony L. Jordan Health Corporation www jordanhealth org

❱ Offers a huge number of services, including family, adolescent and pediatric medical care, mammography, obstetrical and gynecological care, behavioral health, dental care and refugee health care Jordan Health also offers HIV treatment and a support group for those in care Health Centers

• Anthony L Jordan Center

82 Holland St. Rochester, NY 14605

585-423-5800

• Urgent Care

82 Holland St.

585-426-7425 (585-IAM-SICK)

• Brown Square Center

322 Lake Ave. Rochester, NY 14608

585-254-6480

• Woodward Center

480 Genesee St. Rochester, NY 14611

585-436-3040

• Jordan Health at CCIA

120 N. Main St., Suite 11

Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-396-0222

Jordan Health at Franklin Educational Campus

950 Norton Street

Rochester, NY 14621

585-324-3726

❱ Open to registered students only Days and hours of operation follow school calendar

• Jordan Health at Glenwood Gardens

41 Kestrel St.

Rochester, NY 14613

585-423-5837

• Jordan Health at Kennedy Tower

666 S. Plymouth Ave.

Rochester, NY 14608

585-423-5836

• Jordan Health at Community Place

151 Parsells Ave. Rochester, NY 14609

585-784-5940

Jordan Health Link/WIC

273 Upper Falls Blvd. Rochester, NY 14609

585-454-2630

American Red Cross, Greater Rochester Chapter

825 John St., Suite 209

West Henrietta, NY 14586

585-241-4400

❱ www redcross org/local/new-york/western-central-new-york/chapters/rochester

❱ Provides disaster aid, emergency health and safety services and programs for youth and young adults, and veterans and their families Serves those living in Allegany, Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe,

Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties, and sends teams out of the country

The Arc of Monroe

2060 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road Rochester, NY 585-271-0660

❱ https://arcmonroe org/

• Lambert Campus

2657 W Henrietta Rd Rochester, NY 14623

585-424-7442

• Community Arts Connection

985 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14620 585-672-2210

Ballantyne Day Services

10 Ballantyne Road

Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 328-7340

Fairport Day Services

1387 Fairport Road, Building 1100 Fairport, NY 14450

(585) 641-0304

❱ The Arc of Monroe provides a range of programs for those in the Rochester area who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families Those it supports can partake of day programs, job training and placement programs, supported employment, opportunities to volunteer in the community and other offerings For those in need of appropriate places to stay, the agency has residential housing available The nonprofit also assists professionals, businesses and schools that are involved with those who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Bridges for Brain Injury

5760 Duke of Gloucester Way Farmington, NY 14425 585-396-0070

❱ www bridgesforbraininjury org

❱ Bridges for Brain Injury was founded to guide individuals with a traumatic brain injury and physical disabilities and their families, by “bridging the gap” between surviving and living lives of independence with dignity and hope

Cameron Community Ministries

48 Cameron St. Rochester, NY 14606

585-254-2697

❱ info@cameronministeries com

❱ cameronministries org

❱ Cameron Community Ministries provides support programs for neighborhood residents These include educational programs, recreational programs for youth, and those that supply meals and clothing to people in need

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

Water Tower Park

1099 Jay St., Building J Rochester, NY 14611 585-339-9800

❱ www cccsrochester org

❱ Offers a wealth of programs for those who have developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) chronic illnesses and HIV/AIDS The agency also has residential sites for adults who have developmental disabilities, and offers programs that help those who have TBI, chronic illnesses and HIV/AIDS live independently in the community

Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes

• Geneva Office 94 Exchange St. Geneva, NY 14456

315-789-2235

• Canandaigua Office

120 North Main St., Suite 40 Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-0190

❱ Offers many services, including emergency assistance that encompasses aid with housing, help with applying for SSI and TANF, family case management, and assistance for the adoptive parents or guardians of children Serves Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Wayne and Cayuga counties

Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston

34 E. State St. Mt. Morris, NY 14510 585-658-4466

23 Liberty Street Bath, NY 14810 607-776-8085

❱ https://ccsteubenlivingston org

❱ Provides a host of services for families, children and youth Those include emergency assistance and housing, family therapy, parenting classes, case management, therapeutic foster care, addiction services and support, and three food pantries

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

87 N Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604

585-546-7220

❱ www cfcrochester org

❱ CFC has multiple sites in Monroe County Its programs include those that support seniors and families, assist with foster care and adoption, help with refugee resettlement, provide chemical dependency treatment, mental health services and crisis counseling; and supply emergency housing The nonprofit also has an emergency food pantry

❱ CFC’s programs are site-specific Call the main number to learn where to go for that which you need

CDS Monarch

860 Hard Road Webster NY 14580 585-341-4600

❱ www cdsmonarch org

❱ CDS Monarch serves those who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing residential homes throughout Monroe and Wayne counties,

Park wood Heights Senior Living Campus

A Communit y that Cares...

Park wood Heights Senior Living Campus mmunit Ca

Independent Living and Enriched Living

Independent Living and Enriched Living Set in a convenient park-like campus setting, a few of our amenities & services include:

Set in a convenient park-like campus setting, a few of our amenities & services include:

• Meals Daily

• Housekeeping Weekly

• Transportation to medical appointments

• Free Grocery & Pharmacy Delivery

• Emergency Response System

• Medication Management

• 24/7 personal care aides

• Assistance with showering

• Laundry service

1340 Park woodDrive• Macedon

• On-site Physician & Lab

• Case Management to mention just a few services!

Call Us Today! 315.986.9100 or 585.223.7595

Call Us Today! 315.986.9100 or 585.223.7595

1340 Parkwood Drive

• Macedon

Enriched Living Services: Locally Owned

For more information, visit parkwoodheights.com

For more information, visit parkwoodheights.com

Senior Apar tments • Brand New Villas for Lease

Senior Apar tments • Brand New Villas for Lease prevocational training, clinics that offer physical therapy and other treatments, and other benefits

Charles Settlement House, Inc.

71 Parkway Rochester, NY 14608 585-277-0810

❱ www facebook com/Charlessettlementhouse/

❱ Serves families, individuals and children in northwest Rochester through providing emergency assistance, after-school activities and a day camp for kids, meals for seniors and other services

CP Rochester

3399 Winton Road South Rochester, New York 14623 585-334-6000

❱ www cprochester org

❱ CP Rochester helps individuals of all ages and abilities to determine their own pathways in life . The nonprofit partners with individuals, families and the community to fulfill the individual’s right to live a productive and rewarding life CP Rochester provides a wide range of quality health, education- al, residential and support services in the Greater Rochester area to assist individuals in achieving their goals The organization envisions a community where people of all abilities lead rewarding lives Meaningful partnerships are nurtured to ensure all doors are open, and opportunities are available for everyone

DePaul

1931 Buffalo Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-426-8000

❱ www depaul org

❱ This nonprofit has addiction prevention, affordable housing and vocational programs, senior living communities and residences for those have mental health issues, and provides other services as well

Empowering People’s Independence (EPI) 1650 South Ave.

Rochester, NY 14620 585-442-4430

❱ www epiny org

❱ Empowering People’s Independence (EPI), previously Epilepsy-Pralid, provides comprehensive services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, and neurological and chronic health conditions EPI’s offerings include Self-Direction, Residential Services, Day and Community Habilitation, Health Homes, and Respite EPI also offers the only week-long camp for children and young adults with epilepsy in New York State Serves Finger Lakes, Western and Central NY, and the Southern Tier

Finger Lakes Community Health

Geneva Community Health

601-B Washington St. Geneva, NY 14456 315-781-8448

Newark Community Health

513 West Union St. Newark, NY 14513 315-573-7577

Sodus Community Health

6341 Ridge Road Sodus, NY 14551 315-483-1199

Penn Yan Community Health Dental

160 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-2024

Dundee Dental Center

6 Stoll Street

Dundee, NY 14837 607-243-7080

Ovid Community Health

7150 N. Main Street Ovid, NY 14521 607-403-0065

Port Byron Community Health

60 Main Street

Port Byron, NY 13140 315-776-9700

Bath Community Health 6890 County Route 113 Bath, NY 607-776-3063

❱ Note: Bath facility is a new Call to make sure it is open

❱ Offers medical, dental and behavioral health care, reproductive health services, treatment for STDs and other services Offers a sliding fee discount program based on family size and household income No patients are turned away due the inability to pay for services, health insurance status or citizenship

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

❱ www fcsfl org

• Main Office

671 South Exchange St.

Geneva, NY 14456

315-789-2613

• Ontario County Office

514 South Main St.

Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-394-8220

Newark Office

150 Van Buren Street

Newark, NY 14513

315-331-8494

❱ Provides professional, confidential services that help individuals and families resolve parent-child conflicts and marital difficulties, and deal with low self-esteem, depression, communication issues, work-related stresses and family violence Also provides Hispanic bilingual family services and LGBTQ support and advocacy Telehealth services available

Hickok Center for Brain Injury

2320 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road, Suites 400 and 500

Rochester, NY 14623

585-271-8640

❱ www hickokcenter org

❱ The Hickock Center for Brain Injury’s offerings include structured day and evening programs, independent living skills programs and vocational services All are provided in a safe, supportive environment in which adults who have suffered brain injuries and other neurological challenges can design and direct their own life journeys

Huther Doyle Health Home

360 East Ave.

Rochester, NY 14604

585-325-5100 www.hutherdoyle.com

❱ Health Homes is a case management system that helps Medicaid recipients stay healthy while avoiding hospital stays and visits to emergency rooms Those eligible for the program must either struggle with two or more chronic health conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease or a substance abuse disorder), or have a significant mental illness, or be living with HIV/AIDS The program’s case managers help their clients navigate health care systems, coordinate their medical appointments and link them to sources of affordable housing, food, clothing, transportation and other necessities

Livingston County Department of Social Services

1 Murray Hill Drive

Mt. Morris, NY 14510

585-243-7300

❱ livingstoncounty us/274/Social-Services

❱ Offers programs that provide a myriad of social and financial services for children, adults and families who reside in the county, including child and adult protective services The agency also provides financial assistance, help with utility costs, and other forms of aid . Some programs have income eligibility requirements

Monroe County Department of Human Services

111 Westfall Road

Rochester, NY 14620

585-753-6000

❱ www monroecounty gov/hs

❱ Offers a comprehensive list of services that promote a higher quality of life for Monroe County’s families, children, elderly and disadvantaged adults

Ontario County Mental Health Center

❱ https://ontariocountyny gov/99/Mental-Health

❱ Provides evaluation, treatment and referral services for Ontario County residents aged five-yearsold and above

• Canandaigua Office

3019 County Complex Dive

Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-396-4363

Ontario County Social Services

❱ https://ontariocountyny gov/118/Social-Services

❱ Provides a wealth of services that support and protect families and individuals, and encourage personal responsibility and self-sufficiency

• Canandiagua Office

3010 County Complex Drive

Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-396-4060

877-542-8938

Geneva Office

83 Seneca St., Geneva, NY 14456

315-789-1767

The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester

70 Liberty Pole Way, PO Box 41210

Rochester, NY 14604 585-987-9500

❱ https://rochesterny salvationarmy .org/empire/ rochester/

❱ Offers a great number of services Those include emergency and family services, food pantries, after-school and summer programs for youth, programs that provide holiday meals for families and Christmas gifts for children, and Adopt-A-Family

St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center

417 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 585-325-5260

❱ www sjncenter org

FREE LEGAL AID/ADVOCACY

❱ Provides comprehensive health care, social work services and counseling to uninsured or underinsured individuals and families Call to set up initial appointment

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger

Lakes

75 College Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 585-242-6400

❱ uwrochester org

❱ United Way of Greater Rochester’s mission is to unite the good will and resources of the Greater Rochester community so that everyone can thrive Serves Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wyoming and Wayne counties

Veterans Outreach Center

447 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 585-546-1081

❱ https://veteransoutreachcenter org

❱ Offers transitional housing, mental health services, educational and vocational training programs and other supportive services for veterans and their families . Also offers some substance abuse and mental health services onsite Provides referrals to community resources for more intensive substance abuse treatment, domestic violence issues, post-traumatic stress disorders, parenting skills, and other programs

Volunteers of America Upstate New York (VOA)

214 Lake Ave. Rochester, NY 14608

Geneva (serves Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Yates and Wayne counties)

361 South Main St. Geneva, NY 14456 315-781-1465 866-781-5235

Lawyers Serving Warriors

National Veterans Legal Services Program PO Box 65762

Washington, DC 20035 202-265-8305

❱ www nvlsp org/what-we-do/lawyers-serving-warriors

❱ The Lawyers Serving Warriors program offers pro bono legal help to veterans who have disability claims .

Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY)

❱ A nonprofit law firm that provides free legal advice or assistance to people across Western New York who have civil legal problems, including those arising from evictions, unemployment disputes, foreclosures and other issues lawny.org

Rochester

1 West Main St., Suite 400 Rochester, NY 14614 585-325-2520

Lifespan Guardianship Program

1900 S Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-244-8400

❱ www lifespan-roch org/financial

❱ A court can appoint Lifespan as a guardian for an older adult who has been deemed incapacitated In that role, the nonprofit might make financial, legal, medical and housing decisions on behalf of that individual The court might reimburse Lifespan for its services, using the individual’s assets

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester

1 West Main St., Suite 800 Rochester, NY 14614 585-232-4090

❱ lasroc org

❱ Not-for-profit organization that provides direct civil legal services to eligible adults and children in situations that involve education, family, housing, consumer and immigration law Will also represent children in family court Covers Monroe, Wayne, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario and Orleans counties

Seeks to make sure that those seeking justice receive full and fair hearings

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

O Street

Washington, DC 20037 202 628-8164

Toll Free: 888-838-7727

❱ This program offers the services of attorneys free of charge to veterans and their qualifying family members who have an appeal pending at the U .S . Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Appellants who have filed an appeal with the Court can request assistance from The Veterans Consortium

JustCause NY

Telesca Center for Justice

1 West Main St. Rochester, NY 14614 585-232-3051

❱ www vlsprochester org

❱ Provides free legal help for low-income Monroe County residents who are facing non-criminal legal problems Attorneys volunteer their time in order to make sure that low-income people can access the legal system when serious issues arise The attorneys handle cases involving family, consumer and health law

585-647-1150

❱ www voaupny org

❱ Helps those in local communities emerge from poverty, become more self-reliant and reach their full potential To those ends, the VOA provides child care, housing and support services for the homeless, employment services, life skills training and other forms of assistance

AIDS/HIV SERVICES

Action Front Center

Action for a Better Community

33 Chestnut St., 2nd Floor Rochester, NY 14604 585-325-5116

❱ www abcinfo org/action-front-center/

❱ Provides testing, educational programs, supportive services, case management and other assistance for those in the greater Rochester area who are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS

Anthony L. Jordan Health Center

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services”

MOCHA Center /Trillium Health

470 West Main St. Rochester, NY 14608 585-420-1400

❱ www trilliumhealth org/

❱ A space in which LGBTQ people of color can socialize, network and address health issues Provides free HIV testing, safer sex tools, sex education and other services Focuses on LGBTQ communities of color, but all are welcome

Monroe County Department of Health Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic

Bullshead Plaza

855 West Main St. Rochester, NY 14611

585-753-5481

❱ Offers STD testing, educational information about STDs and HIV, and instruction in how to reduce risky sexual behavior and make healthier choices

No appointment is needed All services are free and confidential, and those under the age of 18 need not have a parent’s consent to be seen

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York

114 University Ave.

Rochester, NY 14605

15 Lafayette Ave.

Canandaigua, NY 14424

866-600-6886

❱ Planned Parenthood protects and supports every person’s right to make voluntary, informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health in order to help them lead healthy and fulfilling lives To those ends, it offers s health care for adults and teenagers, pregnancy testing and services, birth control, abortion care, STD and HIV testing and treatment, education, resources and referrals for those in need of transgender hormone therapy and more All services are confidential and given to those who have or do not have health insurance

Trillium Health

❱ Trillium’s medical professionals, health educators, care managers and pharmacists work together to provide community-based, high-quality primary and specialty health care, including LGBTQ-affirming care

Main Office and Pharmacy

259 Monroe Ave. at Monroe Square Rochester, NY 14607

585-545-7200

800-266-9292

❱ www trilliumhealth org

Harm Reduction Services

39 Delevan St. Rochester, NY 14605

585-454-5556

Center for Gynecological Care & Wellness, Pathway Pediatrics and Pharmacy

170 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620

585-545-7200

ASSOCIATIONS / FOUNDATIONS

Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region

200 Meridian Center Blvd., Ste. 110 Rochester, NY 14618

24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900

❱ www .alz .org/rochesterny

❱ The leading voluntary health organization in dementia care, support, and research, the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region serves individuals who live with Alzheimer’s and related dementias and their caregivers in Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties A team of professional care coordinators will help your family navigate the difficult decisions and uncertainties you face at every stage of the disease . The nonprofit also funds a multitude of research initiatives in an effort to find new methods of treatment and prevention, and a cure for the progressive disease

❱ To set up a care consultation, join a support group, or register for social activities and educational programs call 1-800-272-3900

ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter

135 Old Cove Road, Suite 213 Liverpool, NY 13090 315-413-0121

❱ www als org/upstate-new-york

❱ Covers 48 counties in New York State, including Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Yates counties

❱ The ALS Association offers help and hope to those facing ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and their families through supporting research into the disease and its treatment In addition, the association helps individuals and families connect with chapter programs, services and resources that are available in New York State

American Diabetes Association

P.O. Box 7023

Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023 https://diabetes.org/ 888-342-2383

❱ Offers a variety of free programs, workshops and other services for those living with diabetes and their friends and families, including Camp Aspire, a summer camp for children

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

444 Liberty Ave., Ste. 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 585-371-3227

❱ This nonprofit offers a variety of services in a bid to create a world free of heart disease and stroke, and one in which people live longer, healthier lives

These include referring those interested to classes in smoking cessation and CPR, advocating for the establishment of local walking and biking routes and seeking to make healthier food options available in neighborhoods The nonprofit also supports efforts to give children opportunities to be more physically active while in school

American Lung Association in New York, Rochester

1595 Elmwood Ave. B1 Rochester, NY 14620

585-442-4260

800-LUNGUSA (800-586-4872)

❱ www lung org

❱ The American Lung Association supports research and educational efforts and engages in advocacy in order to improve lung health, prevent lung disease and save lives It has four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer, reduce the burdens of lung disease upon those affected by it and their families, eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases, and improve the air we breathe overall

Brain Injury Association of New York State

5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 506

Albany, NY 12205

518-459-7911

Family Helpline: 800-444-6443

❱ info@bianys .org

❱ email: rochesterchapter@bianys org

❱ The mission of this statewide non-profit is to minimize the incidence of brain injury, and to support, educate and advocate for adults and children who have suffered such injuries and their families The Association offers prevention programs, professional development programs, a video and publications library and a toll-free family help line, and has chapters and support groups throughout New York State

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Western New York

100 College Parkway, Suite 280 Williamsville, NY 14221 716-204-2535

❱ www cff org

❱ www cff org/chapters/western-new-york-chapter

❱ Serves the Rochester and Buffalo areas

❱ The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis, and helping all who have the disease lead full, productive lives To those ends, the nonprofit funds research into the disease and its treatment, promotes individualized treatment, and strives to ensure that those who have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis have access to high-quality, specialized care

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Western and Central New York Chapter 2117 Buffalo Road #299 Rochester, NY, 14624 888-694-8872

❱ www crohnscolitisfoundation org/chapters/ rochester

❱ Serves Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton and the rest of western New York

❱ The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is dedicated to finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improving quality of life for children and adults who are affected by those diseases To those ends, the nonprofit sponsors research, offers educational programs for patients and healthcare professionals, and provides supportive services that can help people cope with the diseases Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) For information on support groups, call the foundation

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

Northeast Region

505 Eighth Ave. Suite 902

New York, NY 10018

212-242-1968

800-345-HDSA

❱ https://northeast hdsa org/

❱ Provides community and educational services, advocacy and support for research in an effort to improve the lives of all affected by Huntington’s disease

March of Dimes

National Office

1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 1300 Arlington, VA 22202

888-663-4637

❱ www marchofdimes org

❱ The March of Dimes is a nationwide nonprofit that seeks to improve the health of babies and reduce infant mortality through preventing premature birth and birth defects Local chapters make available funds for projects that are designed to meet pregnant women’s perinatal needs

Mental Health Association of Rochester/ Monroe County, Inc.

❱ www mharochester org/

• Main Office

320 N. Goodman St. N., #202

Rochester, NY 14607

585-325-3145

• Self-Help Drop-In Support Services

344 South Goodman St. Rochester, NY 14607

585-325-3145, x300

• Life skills

344 South Goodman St.. Rochester, NY 14607

585-325-3145, x 210

• Livingston County

Zion Episcopal Church

10 Park Place/P.O. Box 206

Avon, NY 14414

585-325-3145, x 401

• Ontario County

120 North Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-325-3145, x501

❱ Provides creative wellness opportunities, a sevenday-a-week Self-Help Drop-In Service, housing and employment assistance, parenting classes and advocacy, life skills workshops and other services that promote mental wellness

❱ See website for a list of support groups

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

National Office

161 N. Clark, Suite 3550 Chicago, IL 60601 800-572-1717

❱ www mda org/

❱ MDA supports research into life-changing treatments for multiple dystrophy and related diseases Outside the US government, the nonprofit is the largest source of funding for such research

National Kidney Foundation

1344 University Ave., Suite 270 Rochester, NY 14607 585-598-3963

❱ infoupny@kidney org

❱ Helpline, NKF Cares: 855-653-2273, or email nkfcares@kidney org

❱ The National Kidney Foundation is dedicated to preventing kidney disease, raising awareness of the illness and supporting its treatment NKF Cares, the nonprofit’s helpline, gives those suffering from kidney disease, their family members and their caregivers access to some of the support they need, along with information on kidney disease, organ donation and organ transplantation

American Stroke Association

No physical offices. All services remote. 585-371-3227

❱ www stroke org/en/

❱ Strives to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke, and to meet the needs of stroke survivors, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals who are in the nationwide stroke community It also provides supports for those impacted by stroke, and other services

Parkinson’s Foundation New York and New Jersey

1359 Broadway, Ste. 1509

New York, NY 10018

Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636)

❱ www parkinson org/NYNJ

❱ The Parkinson’s Foundation conducts research, education, and public advocacy related to Parkinson’s disease

Rochester Area Community Foundation

500 East Ave.

Rochester, NY 14607

585-271-4100

❱ www racf org

❱ The Community Foundation partners with generous philanthropists and community organizations to improve the quality of life for people who live and work in the eight-county region it serves, which includes Monroe, Ontario and Livingston counties As a leading grantmaker, the nonprofit focuses upon two main goals: creating an equitable community, and strengthening the region’s vitality

Autism Services

AutismUp

50 Science Parkway (HQ located at the Golisano Autism Center)

Rochester, NY 14620

585-248-9011

❱ Email: contact@autismup org

❱ Web: www autismup org

❱ AutismUp’s mission is to expand and enhance opportunities to improve quality of life for individuals with autism, those with developmental disabilities, and their families, as well as those who do not have a diagnosis The nonprofit offers its clients training in social skills and readiness skills, along with supported fitness, recreation, sensory regulation and community transition programs It also provides family navigation, advocacy, and educational programs and other supportive services for parents, caregivers, professionals, first responders, businesses and schools AutismUp serves over 2,500 families in Greater Rochester and the surrounding area

Golisano Autism Center, Inc.

50 Science Parkway

Rochester, NY14620

585-685-8300 www.golisanoautismcenter.org

The Autism Helpline

8AM – 5PM, Monday through Friday for any reason 1-866-AUTISM-4

❱ To leave a message after hours, email: HelpLine@ GolisanoAutismCenter org

❱ The Golisano Autism Center is transforming the delivery of autism services in the region A comprehensive, enriched and innovative model co-locates resources offered by multiple providers and experts in ASD (autism spectrum disorder) who have knowledge in their specific service areas Clinical, educational, recreational, social and transitional services help fulfill the needs of a growing community of individuals with autism from early intervention through adulthood The Golisano Autism Center is positioned on a bus line and centrally located for families from the Greater Rochester and surrounding areas Fragmented autism services are a thing of the past

Bereavement Support Groups

CURE Childhood Cancer Association

200 Westfall Road Rochester, NY 14620 585-473-0180

❱ www curekidscancer .com

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Typically meets in person at 200 Westfall Road, but could switch to Zoom meetings if necessary.

Huther Doyle

360 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14604 585-325-5100 www.hutherdoyle.com

❱ Provides bereavement groups for those who have lost a loved one due to substance abuse Groups are facilitated by specially trained and certified grief counselors, and meet via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8 p m Call main number to learn how to access meetings

Livingston County Bereavement Group

St Timothy’s Lutheran Church

5015 Lakeville Rd

Geneseo, NY 14454

585-243-4490

General:

2nd Monday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m.

For young widows and widowers:

1st Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Contact: Serena Kniffin, 585-243-7290, skniffin@ co.livingston.ny.us

GriefShare Bereavement Support Groups in the Rochester Area

❱ To obtain information on groups or register for them, go to www griefshare org and enter your zip code

Compassionate Friends

❱ A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child

Rochester Chapter

First Unitarian Church Rochester

220 Winton Road South Rochester, NY 14620

Phone Contact: Steven 585-727-9584

❱ Email: stecola1214@yahoo com

❱ http://www tcfrochester org

2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month 7:15 – 9:00 p.m.

Rochester Regional Health Bereavement Support Groups

❱ Rochester Regional Health offers bereavement support groups for those whose loved ones received hospice care within the health system

❱ Call 585-214-1000 and ask for bereavement services to register for groups Only those whose loved ones received hospice care from Rochester Regional Health can register

UR Medicine Home Care Bereavement Support Groups

❱ For information on groups, go to: www urmc rochester edu/home-care/hospice-care/bereavement aspx

BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Vision Center

422 S. Clinton Ave.

Rochester NY, 14620 585-232-1111

❱ www .goodwillfingerlakes .org

❱ The Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Vision Center’s rehabilitation services help children and adults learn the skills needed to overcome the challenges of living with vision loss Individuals who participate in the services learn how to make the best use out of any remaining vision they may have, learn adaptive techniques to carry out everyday tasks, learn techniques to travel safely, are supported during their emotional adjustment to vision loss and may receive training to secure employment or advance their career

Cancer Services

American Cancer Society

1120 South Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14620 800-227-2345

❱ cancer org

❱ Offers a multitude of services for those who have or have had cancer, including one-to-one and group support, financial assistance with transportation and pain medication costs, temporary housing for those in treatment, and information on cancer, its treatment, and its prevention

Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

1048 University Ave. Rochester NY 14607 585-473-8177

❱ http://bccr org

❱ info@bccr org

❱ Provides education and support programs and advocacy for those who have been diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancer, or have survived the diseases

CURE Childhood Cancer Association

200 Westfall Road

Rochester, NY 14620 585-473-0180

❱ www curekidscancer com

❱ Provides emotional, educational and financial support that can improve the lives of families coping with childhood cancer or a chronic blood disorder

Cancer Support Community Rochester

Formerly Gilda’s Club Rochester 255 Alexander St. Rochester, NY 14607 585-423-9700

❱ cscrochester org

❱ A welcoming community of free support for the adults, teens and children who are living with cancer, and for their families and friends

Corporate Angels Network

Westchester County Airport

1 Loop Road White Plains, NY 10604

914-328-1313

❱ corpangelnetwork org

❱ Arranges free nationwide transportation aboard corporate aircraft for cancer patients going to or from recognized treatment facilities Participation is open to all cancer patients, as well as bone marrow and stem cell donors and recipients Patients may travel as often as necessary, and there is no financial requirement Though the nonprofit is based in White Plains, the aircraft that performs the service can take off and land at locations around the country

James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

601 Elmwood Ave.

Rochester, NY 14642

585-275-5830

❱ http://www urmc rochester edu/cancer-center

❱ The Wilmot Cancer Center offers world-class cancer treatment at its inpatient and many outpatient facilities while conducting pivotal research of the disease and its treatment

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

800-784-2368

❱ leukemia-lymphoma org

❱ Nonprofit serves people who have leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome Provides grants to assist with the cost of specific treatments, transportation, x-rays, HLA typing of bone marrow donors and specific medications A list of drugs eligible for reimbursement is available on request Also offers information about leukemia and related blood disorders, and makes speakers available to address those subjects

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

800-4-CANCER (422-6237 cancer.gov

NCIinfo@nih.gov

Provides personalized information by telephone and answers requests for written materials.

❱ Supports, conducts and leads cancer research efforts around the country in order to advance scientific knowledge regarding cancer and its treatment and help all people live longer, healthier lives The agency’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) can help answer cancer-related questions for patients, their families and friends, and health care providers and researchers

New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program

❱ www health ny gov/diseases/cancer/services/

❱ Free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings for men and women who reside in New York State, lack health insurance or have health insurance that might make cancer screenings and diagnostic services unaffordable, and meet age and income eligibility requirements Call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) to find the cancer services provider nearest you

13thirty Cancer Connect

1000 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 585-563-6221

❱ www 13thirty org

❱ Offers the support, resources, advocacy services and recreational opportunities that help teens and young adults live with cancer Cancer Support Groups

Adult Brain Tumor Network

❱ For those with a diagnosis of a primary brain tumor and their caregivers

❱ Zoom meetings on Mondays from 7-8:30 p m Call 585-276-4708 or email WilmotCommunityResHelp@ URMC Rochester edu to register Free and open to the public

Caregivers Group

❱ Provides information and support for the caregivers of those who have any form of cancer

❱ Zoom meetings on the second Wednesday of the month from 2 to 3:30 p m Free and open to the public Call 585-276-4708 or email WilmotCommunityResHelp@URMC Rochester edu to register

Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Support Group

❱ A group for those who have pancreatic, colorectal, liver, esophageal stomach and other GI cancers and their care partners

❱ Monthly Zoom meetings, call for days and times

Free and open to the public Call 585-276-4708 or email WilmotCommunityResHelp@URMC Rochester edu to register

Lynch Syndrome Virtual Support Group

❱ For those who have Lynch syndrome (a genetic predisposition to cancer) or their family members

❱ Email carol_lustig@urmc .rochester .edu for the link to the group, call 585-276-4708 or email WilmotCommunityResHelp@URMC Rochester edu to register

Melanoma/Skin Cancer Support Group

❱ For those who have melanoma or skin cancer and their care partners

❱ Zoom meetings on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p m Free and open to the public Call 585-276-4708 or email WilmotCommunityResHelp@URMC Rochester edu to register

Sodus Cancer Support Group

❱ Father Cavanaugh Parish Center Church of the Epiphany

105 W. Main St.

Sodus, NY

Meets first Thursday of the month 1:30-3 p.m.

Support for People with Oral, Head & Neck Cancer (SPOHNC-Rochester)

❱ Local chapter of SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral, Head & Neck Cancer), which supports those with oral, head and neck cancers and their caregivers

❱ Zoom meetings on the first Thursday of the month (except July) from 5-6:30 p .m . Free and open to the public Call 585-276-4708 or email WilmotCommunityResHelp@URMC Rochester edu to register

Young Adult Leukemia Forum Support Group: For Wilmot Cancer Institute patients ages 19 to 39 with a diagnosis of leukemia.

❱ Currently meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6:30 p m on Zoom To learn more or register, call 585-276-4708 or email WilmotCommunityResHelp@URMC Rochester edu

Caregiver Respite Services

Aaron Manor

100 St Camillus Way Fairport, NY 14250 585-377-4000

❱ aaronmanor com

❱ A 140-bed nursing facility offering short-term and long-term care, as well as memory care, hospice services and respite services for caregivers

Partners in Caring Respite Program (Lifespan)

1900 S. Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-244-8400

❱ www lifespan-roch org/caregivers

❱ Gives breaks to the caregivers of those who have early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, or are demonstrating noticeable forgetfulness, allowing the caregivers to take time for themselves or run errands

Finger Lakes Health Respite Care Facilities

315-787-4733 www.flhealth.org

The Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital

418 N. Main St. Penn Yan, NY 14727

Living Center at Geneva – North

75 Mason St. Geneva, NY 14456

❱ Respite Care is scheduled short-term care for an individual who may require nursing services for a specific period of time Finger Lakes Health’s respite program offers all the amenities that long-term residents are afforded Staff members assist patients with ambulating, eating and personal hygiene Patients can participate in many recreational activities, eat in beautifully decorated dining rooms, or have their meals served in their rooms

CHILDREN / FAMILY

SERVICES

Baden street Settlement Alvin Wesley Child Development Center

500 N. Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14605 585-232-4330

❱ https://badenstreet org/child-development-center/

❱ Provides day care services designed to meet the physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester

37 South Washington St. Rochester, NY 14608 585-442-2250

❱ www .BeABig .org

❱ Provides one-to-one mentoring for children 8 to 16 years old living in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, and Yates counties

Bivona Child Advocacy Center

1 Mount Hope Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 585-935-7800

❱ www BivonaCAC org

❱ Offers children who have been sexually or physically abused a safe, welcoming setting in which they can begin the process of healing Facilitates the collaboration of social service and legal agencies in order to protect, counsel and treat child victims and their families, and assist with the investigation and prosecution of abusers

Community Child Care Center

170 Troup St. Rochester, NY 14608 585-232-3250 communitychildcarecenter@frontiernet.net

❱ Not-for-profit childcare center for children 3 to 4-years-old

CompassionNet

Formerly Lifetime Care

330 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY 14607

1-800-308-3914

❱ www rochesterregional org/services/homehealth-care/our-services/maternal-and-pediatric/ compassionnet

❱ Community-based perinatal and pediatric palliative care program that offers support and care to families that are caring for child that has a potentially life-threatening illness or are preparing for the birth of a child with a serious medical condition The nonprofit’s interdisciplinary team collaborates with other providers to address the child’s and family’s physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs, and to improve the quality of life of both

CP Rochester

3399 Winton Road South Rochester, New York 14623

585-334-6000

❱ www cprochester org/

❱ CP Rochester helps those of all ages and abilities to determine their own pathways in life, and live productive and rewarding lives, through partnering with individuals, their families and their communities Provides a wide range of quality health, educational, and support services in the Greater Rochester area to assist individuals in achieving their goals The nonprofit envisions a community where people of all abilities lead rewarding lives

The Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester

201 Genesee Park Blvd. Rochester, NY 14619 585-235-5750

Owen’s House

464 Rosewood Terrace Rochester, NY 14609 585-482-2561

❱ Centerforyouth net

❱ 24-hour crisis line: 585-271-7670

❱ Provides free, temporary care for babies and children while their families are in crisis due to medical emergencies, unexpected illnesses, accidents or other factors The organization also refers parents and caregivers for the assistance that can help them cope with and overcome difficult situations

Daystar Kids

700 Lac De Ville Blvd. Rochester, NY 14618 585-385-6287

❱ www daystarkids org

❱ Pediatric day-respite center that helps a family successfully transition an infant or young child who has special health care needs from the hospital to home, and supports that child’s healthy development through to kindergarten enrollment

Dream Factory of Rochester, Inc.

PO Box 308 East Rochester, NY 14445 585-234-0740

❱ rochester@dreamfactoryinc org

❱ www dreamfactoryrochester org

❱ Fulfills the dreams of children aged 3 through 18 who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses

Friendship Children’s Center, Inc.

310 Fernwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14609

585-342-7250

❱ Private, nonprofit childcare center that offers year-round care for children 18 months old to 12 years old

Happiness House www.happinesshouse.org

• 731 Pre-Emption Road

Geneva, NY 14456

315-789-6828

• 5415 County Road 30

Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-394-9510

• 4731 Maple Ave. Stanley, NY 14561 585-526-7023

❱ An educational, residential, health and human service organization that excels in providing innovative and cost-effective services of the highest quality to children and adults with and without disabilities through collaboration with families and partners around the Finger Lakes community

Make-A-Wish Western New York, Rochester

Regional Office

10 Office Parkway, Suite 500 Pittsford, NY 14534 585-272-9474

(888) 336-9474

❱ https://wish org/newyork

❱ Dedicated to granting the wishes of children who have life-threatening medical conditions

Oregon Leopold Day Care Center

316 Bay St. Rochester, NY 14605 585-288-0074

❱ oregon-leopold@rochester rr com

❱ www facebook com/OLDCC

❱ Nonprofit childcare center that serves low-income children and families in the northeast quadrant of Rochester and in Rochester’s Children’s Zone For children aged three to 12-years-old

Twelve Corners Day Care Center

585-272-0880

❱ www twelvecornersdaycarecenter com/

❱ Nonprofit day care organization with two sites

❱ Children from 6 weeks of age to 5-years-old go to 155 Canal View Blvd , Rochester, NY, tel 585-2720880

❱ Children five to 12-years-old go to the School Age location, 2131 Elmwood Ave , Rochester, NY, tel 585-271-6830

Villa of Hope

3300 Dewey Ave. Rochester, NY 14616 585-865-1550

❱ www villaofhope org

❱ Provides residential, community-based, educational and behavioral health programs for youth affected by abuse, poverty and mental illness and drug problems at home, and assistance for their families

Clinical Research

Rochester Clinical Research

500 Helendale Road Rochester NY 14609 585.288.0890

❱ www rcrclinical com

❱ Rochester Clinical Research provides access to clinical research studies which advance new medical treatments that improve quality of life RCR has conducted over 1,000 clinical trials and has grown a volunteer database of over 45,000 participants RCR is an industry leader working every day towards medical advancements and changing people’s lives

Disabilities

Empowering People’s Independence (EPI) 1650 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 585-442-6420

❱ www epiny org

❱ Empowering People’s Independence (EPI), previously Epilepsy-Pralid, provides comprehensive services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, epilepsy and neurological and chronic health conditions EPI’s offerings include self-direction, residential services, day and community habilitation, health homes, environmental modifications and assistive technologies, respite, and structured day and evening programs EPI also offers the only week-long overnight camp for children and young adults with epilepsy in New York state

Mary Cariola Center

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 100 Rochester, NY 14620 585-271-0761

❱ www marycariola org

❱ Mary Cariola Center is an independent, nonprofit agency that operates a preschool, school and group homes for children and youth with intellectual de-

Velopmental Disabilities And Medical Complexities

Serving students and residents from 52 school districts and over 10 counties, Cariola approaches each child with an interdisciplinary team that includes social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists, onsite dental care, complete medical suites and of course teachers and caregivers Cariola has been serving the greater Rochester community since 1949 and has become a vital part of the community

Disability Services

We help people lead healthier lives.

Our programs help people make small changes they can maintain for life

Offered virtually and in person, programs cover topics including:

Baden Street Settlement Nutrition

For additional information, call the Center for Community Health & Prevention at (585) 602-0801

Free Group Programs

Promote Health. Prevent Cancer. An eight-week program aimed at empowering participants to make and maintain changes in diet, physical activity and exposures that can reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases This program is offered both in person and virtually

Commit to Quit!

A six-session virtual program that provides an interactive and understanding environment designed to support your quit journey Each 60-minute session is led by trained lifestyle counselors and nicotine cessation experts

Dr. George C. Simmons Counseling & Support Center

Behavioral Health & Community Services

585 Joseph Ave. Rochester, NY 14605

585-325-4910, x1200

❱ Provides quality professional services for adults to achieve independence and community integration for individuals living with developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse

The Arc of Monroe

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services”

Center for Disability Rights

497 State St. Rochester, NY 14608

585-546-7510

❱ cdrnys .org

❱ A non-profit community-based advocacy and service organization for those who have all types of disabilities CDR is an independent living center recognized by the National Council on Independent Living

Catholic Charities Family and Community

Services.

1099 Jay St., Bldg. J

Rochester, NY 14611

585-339-9800

❱ cccsrochester org

❱ Provides services for those with developmental disabilities, including service coordination, employment services, housing assistance, in-home support and independence-fostering programs

IMA Group

214 Alexander St., Suite 200

Rochester, NY 14607

585-473-4890

800-897-5252

❱ theimagroup com

❱ A national leader in high-quality medical, psychological, speech and language evaluations These include social security disability examinations, VA compensation and pension examinations, employability evaluations and occupational health evaluations Also offers drug screens on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a m to 4:00 p m Monday through Friday . Call for additional information

Lifespan of Greater Rochester Transportation Access (TRAC)

425 Paul Road Rochester, NY 14624

585-426-4120

❱ www lifetimeassistance org

❱ Lifetime Assistance Incorporated offers a full spectrum of services to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and help them achieve their full potential and be included in the community The nonprofit uses its expertise, training and a deep understanding of each person’s specific desires to help create a person-centered plan that will best foster independence, dignity and success That plan can include getting a job in a chosen career field, living as independently as possible and leading a healthy and happy life

Starbridge

1650 South Ave, #200 Rochester, NY 14620

585-546-1700

800-650-4967

❱ starbridgeinc org

❱ Partners with disabled individuals to promote independence and quality of life Connects individuals with educational, employment, health and community living services, and advocates for disability rights at a community level

The Arc of Monroe’s Arc Health Services

2060 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd Rochester, NY 14623

585-271-0661

❱ https://arcmonroe org/health-services/

❱ The Arc of Monroe’s Health Services offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, behavioral intervention, nutrition, social work and psychiatric care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities . This nonprofit’s out-patient Article 16 Clinic is certified by NYS OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) It annually serves more than 700 people who have varying needs in Western and Central New York, and has provided top care for over 20 years

1622 Route 332

Farmington, NY 14425

585-398-0220

❱ cobblestoneartscenter@gmail com

❱ www CobblestoneArtsCenter com

❱ Offers an arts-based day program for adults with disabilities, a community space for live performances, an art gallery featuring area artists, and music lessons

Rochester Accessible Adventures (RAA)

Mailing Address:

2165 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, NY 14623 585-491-6011

❱ https://rochesteraccessibleadventures org

❱ Guides communities, nonprofits and businesses in the creation of recreational, sports and tourism programs for persons who are disabled RAA also sponsors a wheelchair basketball team and a sled ice hockey team for adults with disabilities and a wheelchair basketball team for kids .

Education And Prevention

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services”

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester

1050 University Ave, Suite A Rochester, NY 14670 585-546-3440

❱ cccsofrochester org

❱ Provides professional financial counseling for individuals that includes the conduct of a detailed income review, the creation of an assets and expenses report and the formulation of a debt management plan The nonprofit also connects those in need with social services and educational materials and resources, and provides specialty services for seniors on representative payee’s and reverse mortgages Clients can also obtain foreclosure prevention, first-time home buyer and pre-imposed bankruptcy counseling

Rochester OASIS

DISABILITIES — RECREATION

Cobblestone Arts Center

259 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 585-730-8800

❱ rochester .oasisnet .org/

❱ OASIS is a national educational organization that was created to enrich the lives of mature adults by providing programs on the arts, humanities, selected technologies and health-oriented subjects and technologies, along with the opportunity to volunteer One catalog included a course on the Bill of Rights, at least one book club, Pilates classes and instruction on using an iPhone or Android phone You must pay a very small fee to take most classes

TechAge Adult Computer Learning Center

1200 Edgewood Ave.

Rochester, NY 14618

585-461-2000 ext. 463

❱ https://roctechage org

❱ Offers training in the use of cell phones/tablets and computers and assistance with such devices across several platforms to Rochester-area adults

Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.

See under “Housing / Shelters”

Young Women’s College Prep Charter

School of Rochester

133 Hoover Drive

Rochester, NY 14615

585-254-0320

❱ info@youngwomenscollegeprep org

❱ Provides educational programs for young, urban girls in the 7th through the 12th grades that are designed to increase their leadership skills, career awareness and college readiness

Employment Assistance

AP Professionals of Rochester, NY LLC

500 Linden Oaks

Rochester, NY 14625

585-381-7350

❱ https://approfessionals com/rochester/

❱ AP Professionals offers job placement services for individuals with accounting and finance, administrative, engineering and operations, and human resources backgrounds, as well as for the firms that desire such individuals

RBA Staffing

150 State St.

Rochester, NY 14614

585-244-1800

❱ rbastaffing com

❱ Full-service screening and employment agency that works with top job seekers and employers

RochesterWorks!

❱ http://rochesterworks org

❱ Offers career advisors, assistance with résumés, workshops, job listings, job fairs and a wide variety of tools that help job seekers secure positions

• Career Center at 100 College Ave., Suite 200 Rochester, NY 14607

585-258-3500

Call for an appointment. Walk-ins allowed to use computers.

• St. Paul Street Career Center

Department of Social Services

Complete, comprehensive mental health, substance use and housing services

Substance Use Disorder Services

Includes medication management, individual, group and family counseling sessions to assist our patients with meeting their treatment and recovery goals

Mental Health Services

A multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, counselors, peers and other support staff use evidence-based practices to assist each patient

Housing Services

Our Housing First approach works to quickly connect individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry

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If you or a loved one needs help right away, our Open Access is here for you 24/7/365

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691 St. Paul St., 3rd Floor

Rochester, NY 14605 585-753-6855

❱ As of Oct 22, 2021, the St Paul Street offices only served clients by appointment Call to see whether in-person services allowed

• Waring Road Career Center

NYS Department of Labor

276 Waring Road Rochester, NY 14609 585-266-7760

❱ As of Oct . 22, 2021, contact with this office was only possible by telephone Call to see about in-person services

• Youth Career Center

57 St. Paul Street Rochester, NY 14605 585-258-3500, x3552 rwyouth@rochesterworks.org

Strong Staffing www.rochester.edu/jobopp/strongstaffing/

A division of the University of Rochester Human Resources Dept.

❱ A temp services agency that places applicants in administrative or support positions such as secretary or clerical positions, food and nutrition services, maintenance, patient transport and sterile processing Most applicants will receive work assignments at the University of Rochester or at Strong Memorial Hospital Positions are not guaranteed to turn into permanent assignments Applicants for some positions must possess a high school diploma, a GED or have one year of continuous, recent work experience

Contact numbers listed on website

Gambling

Finger Lakes Problem Gambling Resource Center

211 585-351-2262

❱ sbryant@nyproblemgambling org

❱ FingerLakesPGRC@NYProblemGambling org

❱ nyproblemgamblinghelp org/finger-lakes/

❱ The Finger Lakes PGRC exists to raise awareness on problem gambling and connect individuals and loved ones to local, barrier-free care It offers education, training, referral to treatment, and recovery services

Bone Gym

Gym

2200 Penfield Rd (behind Aldi’s) Penfield, NY 14526 585-282-0660

❱ bonegym com

❱ Bone Gym is not your standard fitness center . We specialize in building bone density (yes, bone) using osteogenic loading based on Wolff’s law That 140-year-old medical principle states that bone in a healthy person or animal will remodel itself over time to become stronger to resist the increased loading, essentially building bone from the inside out It’s an entirely natural process which also lowers blood sugar A1C levels for Type 2 diabetics and pre-diabetics We also improve balance

Health Center

Center for Community Health & Prevention

46 Prince St. Rochester NY 14607 585-602-0801

❱ www urmc rochester edu/community-health

❱ The Center for Community Health & Prevention at the University of Rochester Medical Center offers a wide variety of programs and initiatives aimed at preventing disease to create a healthier community Our commitment to health equity is brought to life through our many research, education and service outreach programs Our team of experts meets individuals where they are We offer programs both in person and virtually Telehealth and virtual learning have enabled us to expand our reach, throughout Monroe and surrounding counties, and respond to the various health needs of our community in venues where people feel most comfortable

Home Care

HCR Home Care

85 Metro Park Rochester, NY 14623

585-272-1930

❱ www hcrehealth com

❱ HCR Home Care’s wide range of home health care and social services provide the helpful support your loved one needs, and the peace of mind you deserve These services are administered at home to individuals who are recovering, disabled, or chronically ill needing medical, nursing, social or therapeutic treatment, or assistance with daily living activities HCR’s certified and licensed professionals are carefully vetted, so you can trust them to assist your loved ones to develop a safe and complete care plan unique to your needs

Hotlines

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline

800-272-3900

❱ Trained, knowledgeable staff are available any time of day or night to provide information on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, information on local programs and services, crisis assistance and emotional support

City of Rochester Drug Hotline

Dial 311 or 585-428-6000

❱ Accepts information on actual or perceived drug activity locations and dealers in Rochester The information given is passed on to the Rochester Police Department Narcotics Unit for investigation Callers can choose to remain anonymous, or to give their names and telephone numbers so that investigators can contact them

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453

❱ www childhelp org/hotline/

❱ Dedicated to the prevention of child abuse in the US, Canada and many other countries Professional crisis counselors offer crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency assistance, social service and support resources in over 170 languages Operates 24/7, 365 days a year All calls, texts and chats are confidential

DoD Safe Helpline

Operated by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

877-995-5247

❱ SafeHelpline org

❱ A crisis support service specially designed to provide live, one-on-one support to sexual assault survivors in the Department of Defense community, their loved ones, and anyone else in that community who needs assistance or information All services are confidential, anonymous, secure, and available worldwide 24/7 Survivors can also obtain live, confidential, one-on-one help through a secure instant-messaging platform at SafeHelpline org

Monroe County Health Information Line

585-753-5600

❱ Offers useful information when actions immediately need to be taken to safeguard health

❱ Monroe County COVID-19 Hotline

585-753-5555

❱ www monroecounty gov/health-COVID-19

❱ Callers can obtain information on coronavirus, COVID-19, and the availability of tests and vaccinations

211/LIFE LINE

211

585-275-5151

1-800-273-8255

❱ Free, 24-hour, confidential phone, chat and text service that compassionately provides information, referral and crisis/suicide prevention services for Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Cayuga, and Seneca Counties The service also offers searchable online database

New York State COVID-19 Hotline

❱ Callers can schedule tests for coronavirus and obtain information on the virus and on COVID-19

888-364-3065

❱ https://coronavirus health ny gov/home

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

❱ A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support 24/7 for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and their loved ones The network also seeks to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing best practices for professionals and building awareness of suicide and its prevention

English: 800-273-8255

Spanish: 888-628-9454

TTY: 800-799-4889 https://988lifeline.org/

Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line

585-243-7100

❱ www livingstoncounty us/656/Tip-Line

❱ Call to report illegal activity occurring in Livingston County, giving as much precise information as possible Callers can request that their identities remain confidential Reports can also be given at the Tip Line web page’s address

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

1-877-424-3838

❱ Counselors are available 24/7 to talk to homeless veterans, veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless, and their family members, friends and supporters Those who call can obtain information on US Department of Veterans Affairs homeless and health care programs, and other services available in their area . All conversations are confidential .

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

❱ www thehotline org

❱ Those who are experiencing domestic violence, need information or resources regarding domestic violence, or are just questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship can call 24/7 The service is free and confidential

New York State Office of Children and Family Services Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)

❱ https://ocfs ny gov/programs/cps/

❱ Accepts reports of child abuse or maltreatment that occur within the state 24/7, 365 days a year SCR staff sends that information to county child protective services offices, monitors their responses and determines whether child abuse or maltreatment has been reported previously All calls are anonymous, and the callers’ identities are protected from disclosure Any child abuse or maltreatment should be reported immediately

Statewide toll-free telephone number:

1-800-342-3720

Deaf or hard of hearing, call TDD/TTY at 1-800-638-5163, or Have Video Relay System provider call 1-800-342-3720

❱ Anyone who believes that a child is in immediate danger should call 911 or their local police department.

New York Relay Service

www.nyrelay.com

❱ Connects deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, speech-disabled or late-deaf TTY, (text telephone) VCO (voice carry-over) and HCO (hearing carry-over) telephone users with standard telephone users for communication purposes Specially trained relay operators are available 24/7 to help callers located anywhere in the world conduct their conversations All calls are completely confidential and handled with sensitivity

Phone numbers:

Standard Telephone Users

English: 800-421-1220

Spanish: 877-662-4886

TTY Relay

English: 800-662-1220

Spanish: 877-662-4886

Voice Carry-Over (VCO)

English: 877-826-6977

Spanish: 877-662-4886

Voice Carry-Over Speech-to-Speech

English: 844-214-4968

Spanish: 877-662-4886

Hearing Carry-Over (HCO)

English: 800-662-1220

Spanish: 877-662-4886

TeleBraille Relay

English: 800-662-1220

Spanish: 877-662-4886

Speech-to-Speech (STS)

English: 877-662-4234

Spanish: 877-662-4234

Callers can also dial 711 to access services.

NYS Smokers’ Quitline

1-866-697-8487

❱ www nysmokefree com/

❱ Connects smokers with the resources needed to stop smoking and consuming nicotine

NYS HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) hotline

1-800-342-3009

❱ HEAP helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes, if they do so with electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, kerosene, corn, wood or wood pellets . Eligibility depends upon the size of the household and its income, and the residence’s primary heating source At least one member of the household must be under 6 years old, 60 years old or older, or permanently disabled Other conditions might also help qualify a household for HEAP

❱ HEAP programs also offer assistance for those who are in heat or heat-related emergencies, with the repair or replacement of furnaces, boilers or other direct-heating equipment and with the purchase of an air conditioner or fan, as well as other benefits .

❱ For a complete list of HEAP benefits, go to: https://otda ny gov/programs/heap/

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

800-656-4673 https://hotline.rainn.org/online

❱ RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization The organization works closely with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country to offer confidential support services to survivors regardless of where they are in their recovery By dialing the hotline, sexual assault survivors can obtain the confidential support of a trained support specialists, the chance to talk through what had happened to them and information about the resources that can assist them with their healing and recovery They can also gain referrals to long-term support services, and obtain information about local laws regarding sexual assault and the resources that are available to them in their communities

Restore

❱ A program of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, RESTORE is a free rape crisis program that provides crisis intervention and support for sexual assault survivors and their loved ones

Free And Subsidized Health Clinics

❱ In addition to serving the general public, Planned Parenthood also offers RESTORE College Advocate, which provides support and advocacy for students who have experienced sexual assault on or off campus, even if it occurred years ago

❱ All RESTORE services are free and confidential Crisis counselors are available 24/ 7 at the numbers below

Hotlines:

• Monroe County 585-546-2777

• Genesee, Livingston, Orleans & Wyoming Counties

1-800-527-1757

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline

❱ Confidential, free 24/7 treatment referral and information service Services are available in English or Spanish for individuals and families who are facing mental and/or substance use disorders

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

❱ https://mosaichealth org/rochester-area

Clinton Family Health Center

293 Upper Falls Boulevard

Rochester, NY 14605

585-922-0200

Genesee Health Service

Anthony L. Jordan Health Center

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services“

Finger Lakes Community Health

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services”

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes,

Inc.

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services

Mosaic Health

❱ Mosaic Health, which partners with Rochester Regional Health, offers access to quality medical and dental care for patients who don’t have insurance or don’t have enough insurance through a sliding fee discount program, with discounts available based on your current family size and income . The organization currently has multiple Rochester-area sites, including five School-Based Health Centers

222-224 Alexander Street

Rochester, NY 14607

Diabetes & Endocrinology 585-922-8400

Internal Medicine 585-922-8003

Primary Care 585-922-6205

Pediatrics 585-922-8230

The Center for Refugee Health 585-922-8070

Women’s Center

585-922-8585

Newark Internal Medicine

1208 Driving Park Avenue

Newark, NY 14513

315-359-2640

Riedman Health Center 1455 East Ridge Road

Rochester, NY 14621

RGMA Outpatient Department 585-922-4101

RGMA TWIG 585-922-4882

RGMA Pediatrics 585-922-2575

Pluta Dental Center 585-922-4103

Unity Family Medicine at Orchard Street 158 Orchard Street

Willow Domestic Violence Center Hotline

911 for those in immediate danger

211

Voice: 585-222-SAFE (7233)

Text: 585-348-SAFE (7233)

TTY: 585-232-1741

❱ Hotline@willowcenterny org

❱ Free and confidential service for survivors of domestic violence and those who are concerned about survivors Hotline counselors’ services include

❱ crisis intervention and counseling, assistance with safety planning, advocacy, information and referrals for services The Willow Domestic Violence Center also offers food, clothing, shelter and other basic resources to those in need Serves Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Cayuga and Seneca counties

Upstate New York Poison Control Center

800-222-1222

❱ Certified Specialists in Poison Information

Rochester, NY 14611

585-368-4500

Unity Family Medicine at St. Mary’s 55 Genesee Street, Bishop Kearney Building

3rd Floor

Rochester, NY 14611

585-368-3031

Wolcott Primary Care

6254 Lawville Road

Wolcott, NY 14590

315-594-9444

Women’s Center at Clinton Family 309 Upper Falls Boulevard Rochester, NY 14605

585-922-0260

Women’s Center at Rochester General Hospital 1415 Portland Avenue

Rochester, NY 14621

585-922-4200

Unity Dental at St. Mary’s 75 Genesee Street

2nd Floor

Rochester, NY 14611

585-368-3800

Unity Dental at Ridgeway 2655 Ridgeway Avenue

(CSPIs), registered nurses and pharmacists trained in toxicology are available to help callers deal with potential or actual poison emergencies

HOUSING / HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE

Action for A Better Community

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services:

Baden Street Settlement Emergency & Family Assistance

See under “Children / Family Services”

Chances & Changes, Inc.

PO Box 326

Geneseo, NY 14454 chancesandchanges.org

❱ Provides housing assistance for income-eligible Livingston County residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness All services are free and confidential .

CP Rochester

See under “Agencies – Health/Human Services”

Greater Rochester Housing Partnership

16 E. Main St., Suite 610 Rochester, NY 14614 585-423-6320 grhp.org

❱ homerochester org

❱ A nonprofit lender that encourages affordable housing development in order to strengthen neighborhoods and stabilize property values The nonprofit does that in part through supporting the renovation of vacant, single-family homes, which are then sold to low-to-middle income, first-time home buyers

Genesee Valley Rural Preservation Council, Inc.

5861 Groveland Station Road Mount Morris, NY 14510 585-658-4860

❱ Offers single-family homes, duplexes and apartments for low-income families, and home repair programs for single-family, owner-occupied homes Operates apartments for the elderly and disabled, and has a program for seniors who are in need of emergency repairs

Habitat for Humanity

❱ Habitat for Humanity is an international non-profit that uses volunteers and donations to create homes for those who would have difficulty buying a home or to remodel existing homes The organization partners with all, regardless of race, religion or any other distinctions

Flower City Habitat for Humanity

755 Culver Rd., Rochester, NY 14609

585-546-1470 rochesterhabitat.org

Habitat for Humanity of Ontario County NY 3040 County Road 10

Rochester, NY 14626

585-295-1890

Ontario County Mental Health Center

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York

See under “Womne’s Services”

Regional Health Reach

Healthcare for the homeless program

Regional Health Reach Clinic

65 Genesee St., Suite 1

Rochester, NY, 14611

585-368-3720

❱ Regional Health Reach provides comprehensive medical and dental care for homeless individuals and families in Rochester and Monroe County, regardless of their ability to pay Those it serves can obtain health assessments, mental health evaluations, tests for tuberculosis, HIV and STDs; treatment of acute and chronic health conditions, dental exams and care, referrals for additional treatment and other benefits

Services are available at the nonprofit’s Genesee Street clinic, at local homeless shelters and through mobile medical and dental units.

Trillium Health

See under “AIDS / HIV”X

St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center

See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services

Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center

121 N. Fitzhugh St. Rochester, NY 14614 585-325-1186

Licensed mental health professionals provide free mental health care to uninsured or underinsured adults.

The Center for Refugee Health

222 Alexander St., 4th floor

Rochester, NY 14607

❱ 585-922-8070

❱ www rochesterregional org/locations/rochester/ the-center-for-refugee-health

❱ A Rochester Regional Health primary care practice that serves the medical needs of refugees

The Women’s Health Center at Clinton Family Health Center 309 Upper Falls Blvd Rochester, NY 14605 585 922-0260

❱ Provides a wide variety of services for women of all ages, including adult and adolescent gynecological care, routine and high-risk obstetrical care, family planning services and prenatal care The center has a special interest in serving those who speak Spanish

❱ A financial specialist is on hand to assist patients with insurance coverage, and fees are on a sliding scale based upon financial need .

URWell @ St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center

417 South Ave.

Rochester, NY 14620 585-325-5260

❱ Outpatient appointments are available Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p m Co-pays are based upon income

Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-396-3600

Livingston County Habitat for Humanity

PO Box 336

Geneseo, NY 14454

585-335-5634

❱ https://www .livingstoncountyhabitat .org

❱ livingstonhfh@gmail com

Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County NY

1141 East Union St, Suite 9, Newark, NY 14513 315-210-8739

❱ https://www habitatwayne org

❱ admin@habitatwayne org

❱ Note: Flower City Habitat in Rochester, Ontario County Habitat in Canandaigua and Wayne County Habitat in Newark will join forces under the new name of Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity in January 2023 Those seeking their services should call the numbers currently listed for the organizations

HOME Rochester

A service of the Greater Rochester Housing Partnership

16 E. Main St. 610 Rochester, NY 14614 585-423-6320

❱ Homerochester org

❱ HOME Rochester purchases vacant single-family homes in the city of Rochester, rehabs them and offers to sell them at below market rate to low and moderate-income first-time home buyers The homes are sold to income-qualified homebuyers who do not currently own residential property Homebuyers must be able to qualify for a conventional, fixed rate mortgage and contribute a minimum of $1,500 toward the purchase of their home

Homeworks/STAR

A service of Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

87 n clint. Rochester, NY 14604

585-262-7050

❱ Provides small home repair, inspections and home maintenance services to Monroe County seniors who are 60 years old or older or have a disability A membership fee may apply, based on income levels

The Housing Council at PathStone, Inc.

75 College Ave., 4th Floor

Rochester, NY 14607

585-546-3700

❱ http://thehousingcouncil org

❱ Offers services for first-time homebuyers, including assistance with the purchase process and grants Also offers information on homeowner repair grants and assistance with foreclosure prevention Also provides information and educational materials for tenants and landlords, and other forms of help

Marketview Heights Association

308 North St. Rochester, NY 14605 585-423-1540

❱ marketviewheights org

❱ info@marketviewheights org

❱ A non-profit community service organization that offers homebuyer counseling and education for first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners The nonprofit also offers rehab services and other assistance to the area’s current homeowners Serves the City of Rochester

Monroe County Planning and Development

Department 10/18/21

50 W Main St., Suite 1150

Rochester, NY 14614 585-753-2000

❱ www monroecounty gov/planning-community

❱ Operates the Home Improvement Program, which provides one-time grants and low interest loans to income-eligible homeowners for repairs and improvements to homes in suburban towns and villages The eligible repairs include those to structural elements, major systems and homes’ accessibility accommodations Excludes homes in Rochester, Greece and Irondequoit, where residents must apply to their own municipalities for assistance Programs and services may be subject to the availability of funding

NeighborWorks Community Partners

Rochester

570 South Ave.

Rochester, NY 14620

585-325-4170

❱ nwcprochester org

❱ An independent community service organization committed to helping low-income individuals and families find homes in Western New York NeighborWorks provides home ownership education, financial counseling, home improvement and rehabilitation support, energy efficiency support and flood education and prevention programs

Sheen Housing

PO Box 460

Bloomfield, NY 14469 Office: 585-657-4114

❱ programoffice@sheenhousing org

❱ Offers a HUD-approved first-time home buyers an educational course and closing cost assistance loans for qualified buyers Qualified homeowners can also obtain financial assistance for home repairs, or for making owner-occupied homes more accessible to persons with disabilities or those who are elderly and frail All services and programs are subject to the availability of funding Serves very low to moderate-income families, seniors, veterans and people who have disabilities in Alleghany, Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates counties

South Wedge Planning Committee (SWPC)

224 Mt. Hope Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 585-256-1740

❱ info@swpc org

❱ http://swpc org/

❱ A Neighborhood Preservation Company that’s involved in community engagement, neighborhood advocacy, operating the South Wedge Farmers Market, publishing The WEDGE community newspaper, and hosting SUNY Geneseo’s Small Business Development Center The nonprofit also offers affordable housing programs and administers homeowner repair grants when funding is available The South Wedge is the targeted service area, but programs are available to residents and businesses city-wide As of Oct 23, 2021, funding was not available for home repair grants, but readers should call for updates

SWAN Inc. @ Montgomery Neighborhood Center housing programs

(Southwest Area Neighborhood Association) 10 Cady St. Rochester, NY 14608

585-436-3090

❱ www swanonline org

❱ SWAN offers rental and utility assistance, assistance with the cost of furniture (primarily beds), and small appliances to qualified individuals within the nonprofit’s service area The nonprofit also performs minor repairs on the residences of qualified homeowners free of charge In addition, SWAN offers hot lunches to seniors each noon on weekdays, and gives bus passes to those who are starting jobs or who need to attend medical or legal appointments

It even has a boxing club for youth

State of New York Mortgage Agency

1-800-382-4663 https://hcr.ny.gov/sonyma-programs

❱ SONYMA (State of New York Mortgage Agency) offers mortgage programs to assist home buyers with the purchase of their homes Applicants must be first-time home buyers or eligible military veterans, or be trying to purchase homes in targeted areas

Check the website for other requirements

HOUSING / SHELTERS

Sheen Housing

See under “Housing / Homeowner Assistance”

CDS Life Transitions

860 Hard Road Webster NY 14580

585-341-4600

❱ https://cdslifetransitions org/

❱ Offers affordable housing to people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, seniors, families and veterans The apartments are safe, comfortable and offer residents independent living within an inclusive, community setting Residents have opportunities for on-site socialization, entertainment and events

Dimitri House

102 N. Union St. Rochester, NY 14607

585-325-1796

❱ www dimitri-house org

❱ Dimitry House offers six permanent, one-bedroom supportive apartments for people who have experienced homelessness In addition, The Dimitri Affordable Safe Housing Program helps homeless adults and families with the cost of a security deposit so they can live in safe, long-term housing . Finally, the nonprofit has an emergency food cupboard and a three-day-a-week hot lunch program Dimitri House treats those it serves with dignity and respect on their journey to self-sufficiency

Francis Center

547 Joseph Ave. Rochester, NY 14605. 585-423-9590

DHS after-hours service line: 585-442-1742

❱ cfcrochester org

❱ The Francis Center, A service of Catholic Charities Family and Community Services is a 30-bed emergency shelter for men over the age of 18 who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless The facility offers overnight accommodations, three meals a day, case management services, alcohol/ substance abuse and mental health referrals, longterm transitional and support services and other forms of assistance Applicants must be assessed by the Monroe County Department of Human

Services (DHS) Applicants must not have an arson conviction in order to be considered

Harbor House of Rochester, Inc.

89 Rossiter Road Rochester, NY 14620

585-473-1779

❱ info@harborhouserochester org

❱ www harborhouseofrochester org

❱ The Harbor House provides affordable, supportive temporary housing for adult critical care patients who have traveled 50 or more miles to the University of Rochester Medical Center or other area hospitals for treatment, and for their adult family members

The organization does charge a minimal amount for its services, but no one is turned away for financial reasons

House of Mercy

285 Ormond St. Rochester, NY 14605

585-546-2580

❱ www houseofmercyrochester org

❱ info@houseofmercyrochester org

❱ The House of Mercy provides a wide range of services, including an overnight shelter for Rochester’s homeless, cooked meals, a food pantry, life skills classes, support groups, and transportation to medical appointments, job interviews and other important meetings The nonprofit also refers those it serves for medical and mental health care, veterans’ benefits, substance abuse treatment and other services, and advocates for them

Family Promise of Greater Rochester

142 Webster Ave. Rochester, NY 14609

585-506-9050

❱ www fpgroc org/

❱ FPGROC is a non-profit, interfaith and culturally diverse organization that assists families that are at risk of becoming homeless, or are homeless

The nonprofit is focused on helping those it serves achieve sustainable independence by connecting them with shelter, food and personalized case management, along with a diverse group of volunteers Shelter is provided within a network of sheltering apartments FPGROC serves single parents with children, pregnant individuals or couples who are 8 months or more into their pregnancy, families, grandparents and legal guardians with children, same-sex couples with children and undocumented immigrants Call the organization’s phone number or visit the FPGROC website for a list of requirements

Rochester McDonald House Charities (RMHC)

❱ Offers lodging, emotional support and comfort to the families of children who are being treated at Rochester-area medical facilities The nonprofit’s Rochester chapter has two main facilities, along with rooms at a local hospital

Ronald McDonald House

333 Westmoreland Dr. Rochester, NY 14620 585-442-5437

❱ www rmhcrochester org

House Within the Hospital

601 Elmwood Ave., Box Ronald McDonald Rochester, NY 14642 585-276-5437

❱ Offers seven sleeping rooms, complete with bathrooms, that are located within the Golisano Children’s Hospital Those wishing to make use of them should contact one of the hospital’s social workers

Unity Hospital

1555 Long Pond Road

Rochester, NY 14626 585-723-7000

❱ RMHC Offers two sleeping rooms, complete with bathrooms, at Unity Hospital Those wishing to make use of them should contact one of the hospital’s social workers

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

87 N Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14604

585-546-5452

❱ cfcrochester org

❱ Provides emergency shelters and permanent supportive housing programs for individual Monroe County residents and families who are homeless or at risk of being homeless . The program includes two shelters

❱ The Francis Center provides emergency shelter for men

❱ Sanctuary House provides emergency shelter for single women and women with children

❱ Both facilities offer overnight accommodations, three meals a day, case management services, alcohol/substance abuse and mental health referrals, long-term transitional and support services and other forms of assistance Those seeking assistance must apply in person at the Monroe County Department of Human Services (DHS), 691 St Paul Street, Rochester, NY For after-hours placements, call the DHS information line, 585-442-1742

St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality

402 South Ave.

Rochester, NY 14620 585-232-3262

❱ www saintjoeshouse org

❱ St Joseph’s House of Hospitality offers an emergency shelter, showers and free clothing for men, and just clothing for women The nonprofit also advocates for the homeless and those about to be homeless, makes a washer and drier available to all, and serves lunch to those in need All services are free of charge The nonprofit is open year-round, but the shelter is generally open only from Oct 15 to April 15

❱ Note: due to COVID-19, the shelter itself has had to close It could reopen in the spring Call for information

Open Door Mission, Samaritan House Crisis Center

210 W Main St. Rochester, NY 14614 585-454-6696

❱ opendoormission com

❱ A non-profit Christian rescue mission founded with the intention of providing spiritual and physical support to poor and homeless in the Rochester community The nonprofit provides nightly shelter for 40 men and 10 women, along with hot meals and laundry services It also offers case management services, an addiction recovery program and clothing and food distribution programs

Coldwater Residential Home for Women and Children (part of Open Door Mission)

240 Coldwater Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-454-6696 ext. 1253

❱ Offers a safe and dignified environment in which case managers help eligible women with children develop plans for sustainable living The program provides medical, vocational, and academic assessments as well as training in parenting, nutrition, job readiness, money management and self-care As many as 11 families can participate in the program at a time The average stay is three months

Trillium Health

Seeunder “AIDS / HIV Services”

Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.

❱ Offers emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing, housing for those who want to live independently and other services for veterans . See under “Agencies — Health / Human Services”

Wilson Commencement Park

251-279 Joseph Ave. Rochester, NY 14605 585-263-7942

❱ www wilsoncommencementapts org

❱ Wilson Commencement Park provides quality housing and support services to help low-income single parents build stable, independent and productive lives

Insurance

Ahrens Benefits Company

2800 Dewey Ave. Rochester, NY 14616 585-349-3337

❱ www ahrensbenefitsco com

❱ At the Ahrens Benefits Company, Jane Ahrens and her team of experienced Medicare consultants meet with seniors one-on-one to help them determine the plan that is most appropriate for their particular situation . We talk about the options that are available to seniors who don’t wish to stay on government Medicare alone We listen intently to understand each situation and explain their options clearly without industry jargon We believe in caring for others as we do our own

Ortolani Services, Inc.

1400 Portland Ave., Suite 24 Rochester, NY 14621 585-242-9749

❱ https://ortservices com

❱ Ortolani Services, Inc is a New York state licensed independent brokerage specializing in benefits planning for people on Medicare, individuals, sole proprietors, contract workers, retirees and small businesses Every day, people choose Ortolani Services to help them find clarity when navigating their choices for health insurance premiums, prescription costs and in-network providers We connect them with affordable benefits that work, and peace of mind

Lifestyle Medicine

Athena Direct Primary Care & Lifestyle Medicine

30 Office Park Way Pittsford, NY 14534 585-662-5510

❱ AthenaDirectCare com

❱ Athena Direct Primary Care & Lifestyle Medicine is the first and only Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice in Rochester metropolitan area DPC is an innovative healthcare model where physicians partner with their patients to provide primary care services under a flat, monthly membership fee By moving outside of the administrative burdens of the traditional insurance-based billing system, DPC practices are able to provide a wide spectrum of care in a transparent, affordable manner Our vision is to create easy and convenient access to highly personalized primary care that is affordable We strive to help people live their best lives through evidence-based strategies to improve lifestyle and overall wellbeing Medical literature shows that up to 80-90% of chronic illness is caused by poor lifestyle At Athena Direct Care, we tackle the root cause of disease to treat and reverse chronic illness through evidence-based lifestyle interventions and wellness strategies

Literacy Resources

Literacy West NY

❱ Instructors provide one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction to adults in reading, the English language and mathematics, along with family literacy programs The nonprofit also offers workforce preparation, GED preparation and computer literacy programs All services are free of charge

CORE the Learning Center(s)

Livingston County

22 Chapel St.

Mt. Morris, NY 14510

585-658-7970

Genesee County

1 Mill Street

Batavia, NY, 14020

Wyoming County

29 Main Street

Warsaw, NY 14569

General number for all centers: 844-969-2673

❱ core2learn org

Literacy Volunteers of Ontario-Yates County, Inc.

❱ The trained volunteers who give their time to Literacy Volunteers provide one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction to adults in reading, the English language, and mathematics The nonprofit also provides family literacy programs, as well Instruction is available over the Internet, and all services are free of charge

208 S Main St.

Canandaigua NY 14424

585-396-1686

❱ info@lvoy org

❱ www literacyvoc org

Literacy Rochester

❱ The trained volunteers who give their time to Literacy Volunteers provide one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction for adults 18-years-old and older in reading, the English language, mathematics and digital literacy The nonprofit also offers family literacy programs for parents and caregivers who have children 3 to 11 years old . Online instruction is available All services are free of charge

1600 South Ave., Suite 100 Rochester, NY 14620

585-473-3030

❱ www literacyrochester org

Mercy Bridges

1437 Blossom Road Rochester, NY 14610

585-288-2710, x121

❱ www .mercybridges .org

❱ Mercy Bridges, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, offers basic literacy services and English as a Second Language instruction to adults who may not qualify for or have access to other literacy programs, or who may not have had success with those programs The nonprofit’s trained tutors work one-on-one with their students for two hours a week for at least a year It provides these services free of charge

Medical Spa

Inclusion Med Spa

2055 Empire Blvd. Webster, NY 14580

585-347-6100

❱ inclusionspa com

❱ Inclusion Med Spa provides nonsurgical aesthetic medical services under the supervision of licensed doctors, nurses and aestheticians A list of our services includes, but not limited to injectables, laser treatments, facials, peels, waxing, brow shaping, lash lifts and tints We are growing our establishment and always adding new services to better meet our client’s needs It’s our mission to help you put your best you forward

Q the Medical Spa at Victor

7255 State Route 96, Suite 100 Victor, NY 14564 585.244.1010

❱ www qmedspa com

❱ Founded by world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Vito Quatela with the goal to provide non-invasive cosmetic treatments to help clients feel rejuvenated and refreshed with minimal downtime and recovery Providers complete extensive training and licensing to ensure excellent, firstclass care Only products and treatments that are results-oriented and based in science are used, and practitioners personalize and prescribe services and products based on each individual’s needs Popular procedures include body contouring with EMSCULPT NEO, radio-frequency microneedling, skin resurfacing, BBL or broadband light treatment, Ultherapy, KeraLase hair revitalization, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, and chemical peels .

Memorial Parks

White Haven Memorial Park

210 Marsh Road

Pittsford, NY 14534

585-586-5250

❱ whitehavenmemorialpark com

❱ White Haven Memorial Park is Rochester’s only memorial park There are no tombstones for vandals to topple or to interrupt the flowing beauty of nature Many people find this setting to be more uplifting than that of the traditional monumented cemetery With over 80 acres of forest and meadow yet to be developed, White Haven Memorial Park will be able to meet the community’s burial needs for several hundred more years As a certified Audubon Coop- erative Sanctuary, it conserves natural resources, protecting the great variety of wildlife living here

NUTRITIONAL HEALTH/ SUPPORT

A Meal and More, Inc.

Christ Church

25 Broadway Rochester, NY 14607-1701

585-454-3878

❱ www amealandmore org

❱ This soup kitchen offers nutritious midday meals and caring friendship to needy people in a safe environment Meals are served Wednesdays from 11:30 a m to 1 p m and Sundays from 1 to 2:30 p m There is a possibility that Sunday’s serving time could switch to 1:30 to 2:30 p m

Baden Street Settlement Emergency & Family Assistance

13 Vienna St. Rochester, NY 14605

585-325-4910, x1133

❱ https://badenstreet org

❱ The Emergency and Family Assistance department helps residents who are in need of food, clothing, rent, transportation and vital records, develops ways by which they can to avoid future crises, and advocates for residents Families and individuals in need will also be referred to other services, such as substance abuse treatment programs, case management services and job training or employment programs The department’s goal is to help those it serves become financially self-sufficient No appointment necessary

Brighton Food Cupboard

❱ A program of the Jewish Family Service, with the Brighton CSD and Foodlink 220 Idlewood Road, Rochester, NY 14618

585-271-5355

❱ Provides food assistance for members of the Brighton community via home delivery Individuals in need of assistance should call for delivery

Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes

Lunch Program

First United Methodist Church

340 South Main Street

Geneva, NY 14456

Serves lunch 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For information, call Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes, 315-789-2235

Community Food Cupboard of Rochester

11 Nester St. Rochester, NY 14621

585-325-4990

❱ foodcupboard@frontier com

❱ Provides a monthly food service for qualified seniors Families in need can obtain emergency provisions Serves the 14604, 14605, 14609, 14617, 14621 and 14622 ZIP codes Call for appointments

FISH/RHAFT, Inc. (Rush-Henrietta)

PO Box 302

Henrietta, NY 14467 585-453-2370

❱ www fishrhaftinc org

❱ FISH/RHAFT serves those living in the Town of Henrietta who are in need of transportation to local medical appointments The service also delivers emergency food Serves those living in the Rush-Henrietta Central School District

Foodlink

1999 Mt. Read Blvd.

Rochester, NY 14615

585-328-3380

❱ foodlinkny org

❱ Foodlink is the regional nonprofit and food bank serving 10 counties in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region of New York For more than 40 years, Foodlink has mobilized a diverse network of community partners and launched innovative programs to address both the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity Its many programs include the Curbside Market, which makes truckloads of nutritious, fresh foods available for sale in city neighborhoods

Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf & Clothing Closet Inc.

500 Maiden Lane Rochester, NY 14616

585-683-9674

❱ www facebook com/greecefoodshelf

❱ The Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf distributes donated and purchased food and clothing to those in need who are living in Greece and Charlotte .

Hilton Parma Emergency Food Shelf

59 Henry St.

Hilton, NY 14468

585-234-2090

❱ www facebook com/HiltonFoodshelf

❱ The Hilton Parma Emergency Food Shelf provides food, including fresh garden produce and bakery items, for Hilton School District residents who are in need due to an emergency To be eligible, those hoping to receive food must not be covered by other services, and must present proof of residency—a bill with a current mailing address—and a picture ID

❱ Contact the food pantry to set up an appointment to obtain food

Honeoye Community Food Pantry, Inc.

Honeoye UCC Church

8758 Main St.

Honeoye, NY 14471 585-721-0009

❱ honeoyefoodpantry@gmail com

❱ In emergencies, text 585-721-0009

❱ Serves residents of the Honeoye Central School District Open first Saturday of the month from 9-10:30 a m Bring at least one reusable bag for groceries and a piece of mail—generally a phone or utility bill—to prove residency

Irondequoit Community Cupboard

4275 Culver Road Rochester, NY 14622 585-336-9107

❱ www irondequoitcommunitycupboard org

❱ The Irondequoit Community Cupboard offers food, toiletries, and other items to those living in the Town of Irondequoit Distributions are by appointment only The nonprofit also provides Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets Each adult seeking aid should bring a current bill that lists the address of their residence or a copy of their lease In addition, the pantry offers to supply the children who are attending one of seven elementary schools, and who qualify for free breakfasts and lunches, with the food they need to get through the weekend without going hungry Finally, the nonprofit sponsors an annual Back to School night at which children in kindergarten through the 12th grade can obtain needed school supplies

Life Solutions of Hamlin, Inc.

PO Box 160

1696 Lake Road

Hamlin, NY 14464 585-964-7420

❱ www .lifesolutionshamlin .org

❱ Life Solutions of Hamlin offers a wealth of services for those living in the Hamlin area The all-volunteer nonprofit provides free food to about 150 families per month through its food pantry It also supplies backpacks of school supplies to local school kids each year In addition, the organization provides Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas food baskets for local families and Christmas presents for local children

❱ Those in need should call Life Solutions to see whether an address falls within its service area If not, a volunteer will refer the caller to an appropriate nonprofit

Loop Ministries Urban Food Pantry

Glory House International Church

111 North Chestnut St.

Rochester, NY 14604

❱ www loopministries org

❱ For information, call the Reformation Lutheran Church at 585-454-3367

❱ The Loop Ministries has a food pantry that distributes bags of groceries each month, and a soup kitchen that serves the mentally challenged and the economically challenged

Meals on Wheels

• Monroe County

UR Medicine Home Care Meals on Wheels

585-787-8397

• Ontario County

585-396-4040

• Livingston County

585-243-7520

❱ Home delivery of nutritional lunches to seniors who are unable to obtain meals for themselves, especially those who are convalescing

Mission Share Outreach Center

10 Cedarfield Commons

Rochester, NY 14612

585-368-0744

❱ www missionshareoutreach org

❱ Food pantry and clothing closet that provides monthly assistance to the residents of the 14468, 14612, 14616 and 14626 ZIP codes, and to those in the 14615 ZIP code who do not live in the City of Rochester Mission Share also offers Thanksgiving food baskets, an August backpack give-away and a Christmas Hope meal/gift program

Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf

1618 Jackson Road

Penfield, NY 14526

585-234-0799

❱ www penfieldecumenicalfoodshelf com

❱ Offers emergency food assistance to Penfield residents living in the 14625 and 14526 ZIP codes, and to the families of children attending school in the Penfield Central School District Food is dispensed to clients in their cars Those in need should call to register ahead of time

Phelps Community Food Cupboard

Phelps Community Center

8 Banta St., Suite 100 Phelps, NY 14532

315-548-8484

❱ www phelpsny com/community-center

❱ Provides Tops Market gift cards to qualified individuals and families from 10:30 to 11:30 a m and 3:30 to 4:30 p m on the 4th Tuesday of the month To be eligible, applicants must be residents of the Town or Village of Phelps, and receiving SNAP benefits Proof of residency and benefits is required

Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute

2024 W. Henrietta Rd, Suite 5A

Rochester, NY 14623

585-484-1254

❱ https://rochesterlifestylemedicine .org

❱ The mission of the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute is to transform the community and practice of medicine by empowering patients to take control of their own health A part of that effort, the organization advocates for the adoption of a whole-food, plant-based eating pattern .

Salvation Army Emergency Assistance

70 Liberty Pole Way

Rochester, NY 14604

585-987-9540

❱ https://easternusa salvationarmy org/empire/ rochester/

❱ Provides immediate emergency assistance to households in crisis throughout Monroe County EFS social workers also provide crisis case management services, and offer families and individuals holistic support, advocacy services and referral services Food pantry is open 9 a m -1 p m Monday-Friday Families and individuals can make use of the pantry only once each month

Salvation Army Geneva Food Pantry

41 North St. Geneva, NY 14456 315-789-1055

❱ http://salvationarmygeneva com/index html

❱ Food pantry is open 9:30 a m -12 p m Monday-Friday Families and individuals can make use of the pantry only once each month

SNAP Ed

Provided by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County 2449 St. Paul Blvd. Rochester, NY 14617 585-753-2550

❱ Monroe .cce .cornell edu

❱ Program is for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients and those who are snap-eligible It offers small group classes and individual sessions on nutrition education, food safety, and helping to manage a limited food budget

Spencerport Area Ecumenical Food Shelf

4997 Ridge Road West Spencerport, NY 14559 585-397-0290

❱ Provides food and some paper supplies to those who are in need and living in the Spencerport Central School District Delivery is available to those who are eligible once every 60 days Call to access its services The food pantry is a project of Spencerport Ecumenical Ministries member churches

St. Andrew’s Food Cupboard

892 Portland Ave., Rochester NY 14621 585-338-1764

❱ Provides assistance to families in the 14621 and 14609 ZIP codes with food, personal items and referrals Services are provided regardless of religion, race or gender Please bring ID’s and current household mail for all recipients Open Wednesday and Thursday from 9-11:30 a m and Friday from 9 a m to 11:15 a m

Center 4 Hope Food Pantry

1301 Vintage Lane

Rochester, 14626 585-723-4673, x205

❱ Provides free food for Greece residents To be eligible, applicants must have a photo ID and other documentation indicating residency, such as a utility bill or lease Clients must initially apply in-person for the service, then call to make appointments for subsequent visits Residents can only use this service once a month

❱ Food is given out on the first four Tuesdays and Saturdays of the month, 9:30 a m to 1 p m , and the second and third Thursdays of the month from 4 to 7 p m

Caring Hearts Food Pantry

St. Felix Roman Catholic Church

12 Hibbard Ave. Clifton Springs, NY 14432 315-462-3883

❱ Food distributions on Thursdays 11 a m-1 p m The pantry also distributes free clothing and very small household items (no beds, etc )

St. Peter’s Kitchen

POB 11031

Rochester, NY 14611 681 Brown St.

Rochester, NY 14611

585-235-6511

❱ https://stpeterskitchen org

❱ This soup kitchen provides hot meals from noon to 1 p m , Monday through Friday The nonprofit also has a food pantry that dispenses its goods from 9:30 to 11 a m on Tuesdays and Thursdays To use the food pantry, you must live in the 14604, 14606, 14608, 14611 or14619 ZIP codes, and present an ID and proof of residency

SWEM Community Services

350 Chili Ave.

Rochester, NY 14611-2569

585-235-4494

❱ swem services1@gmail com

❱ Community food cupboard that provides emergency food to those in the southwest region of Rochester and Monroe County 10:30 a m -1:30 p m Monday-Friday Call to register before coming to the cupboard in order to receive food

Wellspring Church

22 Teft Ave.

Clifton Springs, NY 14432 315-548-6292

❱ www wellspringchurch us

❱ Distributes free food to families in need in and around Clifton Springs from 5:30 to 7:30 p m on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month

❱ WIC participants receive checks or vouchers to purchase specific foods each month that are designed to supplement their diets with specific nutrients that benefit WIC’s target population In addition, some states issue an electronic benefit card to participants instead of paper checks or vouchers

WIC Offices

❱ The NYS Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) was created to ensure the health and well-being of income eligible families with young children To that end, the program provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, health education, health care referrals, referrals to other services, and nutritious foods to women, infants and children Individually tailored food prescriptions are issued to each participant for specific types and brands of foods that meet strict nutrition requirements These food benefits can be redeemed at authorized retail food vendors using EBT cards that are provided by the program

• SPCC WIC (Ontario County)

79 S. Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-394-9240 www.wicstrong.com/

• Jordan Healthlink WIC

273 Upper Falls Boulevard Rochester, NY 14605

585-454-2630 www.jordanhealth.org/departments/wic

• Monroe County WIC

2672 Ridge Rod West

Rochester, NY 14626

585-753-4942

❱ www monroecounty gov/health-maternal-WIC

Pharmacies

The Medicine Shoppe

75 Victor Heights Parkway, Suite C Victor, NY 14564 585-337-4300

❱ www medicineshoppepharm com

❱ www animalpharmacy net

❱ The Medicine Shoppe is a pharmacy that offers only specialized prescription services We started out in Canandaigua over 30 years ago and moved to Victor two years ago to be closer to our customers Our ScriptEase Medication Adherence Packaging assists those that take a larger number of prescriptions These are Color-coded by time of each day, pharmacist checked and then delivered directly to your home

❱ We also are Rochester’s largest medication compounding pharmacy, and we service people and their pets with custom medications that are not commercially available We are licensed anywhere in New York state as well as Florida

Senior Living

Evergreen Place Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care

90 West Ave. Brockport, NY 14420 585-637-3140

❱ www pegasusseniorliving com/evergreen-place/

❱ Newly renovated senior living community offers a fulfilling and active lifestyle for seniors in a quiet, secured and beautiful countryside location Our community is also certified in NYS as an enhanced care facility on top of our regular services to allow for aging-in-place We also have a special needs unit where our cognitively impaired residents live their best lives! We have beautiful, upgraded apartments with various pricing options and pets are welcome If your loved one is being told they need a skilled or nursing home, check with us first, you may be surprised what we can offer!

Jewish Senior Life

2021 Winton Road S. Rochester, NY 14618 585-427-7760

❱ www JewishSeniorLife org

❱ Jewish Senior Life is Rochester’s only continuing care retirement community offering all levels of care on a single, 75-acre campus . Modern, independent living is available at The Summit at Brighton, where residents can choose to enroll in life care to help manage future long-term care needs When personal support is needed, Wolk Manor offers spacious apartments for assisted living and enhanced assisted living, and The Lodge at Wolk Manor provides cozy assisted living memory care apartments Whether you’re looking for variety in retirement living options, short-term rehabilitation to get you back on your feet after an illness or surgery or long-term care in our Jewish Home Green House Cottages or Farash Tower, we offer an innovative, vibrant, dynamic community That’s why Jewish Senior Life has CARF International accreditation for high quality and customer satisfaction, and has been recognized as a Newsweek Best Nursing Home and US News & World Report Best Nursing

Parkwood Heights Senior Campus

1340 Parkwood Drive Macedon, NY 14502

585-223-7595

❱ www parkwoodheights com

❱ Parkwood Heights is a picturesque, 122-acre senior living campus, located just minutes from Victor, Fairport, Canandaigua, & Farmington providing fresh choices in retirement living

❱ Whether you’re newly retired, considering retiring, or just looking for a secure and more supportive environment, Parkwood Heights is the perfect location for a relaxed lifestyle Our senior apartments and villas for lease offer well appointed, spacious floor plans These housing options give you the freedom to continue living independently while enjoying the closeness of friendly neighbors Parkwood Heights Apartments offers Independent and Enriched Living Options Regardless of your choice, you’ll enjoy a peaceful lifestyle

Solstice at Fairport

55 Ayrault Road Fairport, NY 14450

585-218-9570

❱ www solsticeatfairport com

❱ Discover the “Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal” at Solstice Senior Living at Fairport Nestled in the Finger Lakes, one of the world’s top vacation destinations, our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors Residents and family members find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care professionals and rehabilitation services, while enjoying an independent lifestyle You can stay in our community even if your care needs change If you or a loved one is looking for an independent living community that supports residents in living a vibrant life on their own terms,

we’d love to meet you

St. Ann’s Community

1500 Portland Ave. Rochester, NY 14621

585-697-6000

❱ www stannscommunity com

❱ St Ann’s Community is Rochester’s leading senior housing and health services provider With campuses in Irondequoit and Webster, St . Ann’s offers a continuum of care that includes independent retirement living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, transitional care/rehab, palliative care, and adult day programs One of Greater Rochester’s largest private employers, St Ann’s has more than 1,200 employees who are “Caring for the Most Important People on Earth ”

St. John’s

150 Highland Ave.

Rochester, NY 14620

585-760-1300

❱ stjohnsliving org

❱ A leading provider of senior living and care options, St John’s serves nearly 1,000 seniors and their families annually St John’s Home offers skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, transitional care, rehabilitation, and hospice Brickstone by St John’s and St John’s Meadows offer independent living options with fine dining, transportation, and enhanced assisted living services available to residents St John’s Green House Homes provide residents with traditional nursing home services within a ranch-style home, integrated into a suburban neighborhood Our newest offering is a web site with free tools, videos, and resources for at-home caregivers for people with dementia

Senior Nutrition Services

A Meal and More, Inc.

Christ Church

141 East Ave.

Rochester, NY 14604

585-454-3878

❱ www amealandmore org

❱ Soup kitchen that offers nutritious midday meals, caring friendship and a safe environment to those in need Call for days, times and conditions under which food will be dispensed

Lifespan of Greater Rochester

See under “Senior Services”

Lorraine’s Food Factory

370 Woodcliff Office Park

Fairport NY 14450

585-442-6574

❱ Lorrainesfoodfactory .com

❱ A meal preparation and delivery service for seniors and people with diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer and other health issues who live in Monroe County Gluten-free meals available Open Monday to Friday, 8 a m to 2 p m , with deliveries starting after 1:30 p m Not open on Saturdays but will deliver orders that were placed during the week

UR Medicine Home Care Meals on Wheels

2180 Empire Boulevard

Webster, NY 14580

585-787-2233

❱ Urmhomecare org

❱ Delivers hot, nutritionally balanced meals to Monroe County Delivery drivers also perform safety checks of those living alone when delivering meals

Senior Services

Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region

See under “Associations / Foundations”

Bone Gym

2200 Penfield Rd (behind Aldi’s) Penfield, NY 14526

585-282-0660

❱ bonegym com

❱ Bone Gym is not your standard fitness center We specialize in building bone density (yes, bone) using osteogenic loading based on Wolff’s law That 140-year-old medical principle states that bone in a healthy person or animal will remodel itself over time to become stronger to resist the increased loading, essentially building bone from the inside out It’s an entirely natural process which also lowers blood sugar A1C levels for Type 2 diabetics and pre-diabetics We also improve balance

CarePatrol of Rochester and Syracuse

140 Allens Creek Road, Suite 03 Rochester, NY 14618 585-532-5558 or 315-530-1645

❱ www carepatrol com

❱ CarePatrol of Buffalo, Niagara, Rochester and Syracuse are your trusted local senior care advisers . Providing a complementary service to seniors and their families to navigate care and senior living options, CarePatrol helps to find appropriate and affordable options for in-home care, independent living communities, assisted living, memory care and nursing homes All options are not created equal and it can be difficult to navigate the various levels of care, transitioning from home to a community, planning for the long-term, and understanding all the steps that need to be taken CarePatrol walks seniors and their families through every step to get what is needed in place without all of the confusion — at no cost Let CarePatrol put over 75 years of healthcare, legal, social work and senior living expertise to work to support your long-term senior care and living needs

Charles Settlement House

71 Parkway

Rochester, NY 14608 585-277-0810

❱ charlessettlementhouse org

❱ Charles Settlement House is a human services agency that offers assistance for residents of all ages Those include emergency programs that meet families’ basic needs, those that help them remain stable, and after-school and summer enrichment programs for youth Seniors can obtain breakfast and lunch each weekday through the nonprofit, and participate in activities that help them remain active and independent Transportation is available

Chili Senior Center

3237 Chili Ave.

Rochester, NY 14624

585-889-6185

❱ townofchili org

❱ Offers recreation for seniors and meals to people ages 55 and up Also offers meals on Mondays from 11 a m to noon and Thursdays from 11:30 a m to 12:30 p m Meals prepared on Mondays must be picked up, but those offered on Thursdays are served in person Call ahead to register to receive meals

ElderONE

490 East Ridge Road

Rochester, NY 14621

585-922-2831

❱ www ElderONE org

❱ As the area’s only PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, ElderONE represents the future of senior health care This long-term care program provides the entire continuum of medical care and support services to seniors 55 and older with chronic care needs, allowing them to maintain their independence in the comfort of their home without compromising their health or safety

Henrietta Senior Center

515 Calkins Road.

Henrietta, NY 14467

585-334-4030

❱ henrietta org

❱ Offers recreational activities and meals to people aged 60 years old and up Meals can be consumed inside, or be picked up for consumption elsewhere Registration is required for the meal service

Hilton-Parma Senior Center

59 Henry St. Hilton, NY 14468

585-392-9030

❱ hprecreation org

❱ Provides leisure and dining programs for older adults in the community Serves lunch on Tuesdays at 12 p m The suggested donation for the meal is $3 50, and seniors must register for lunch 10 days ahead of time

Hurlbut Care Communities

Hurlbut Health Consulting, LLC

740 East Ave Rochester, NY 14607

585-222-CARE (2273)

❱ www hurlbutcare com

❱ Hurlbut Care Communities offers the highest quality long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitative care Each member of the Hurlbut Care Communities team shares the same dedication and commitment to caring as the Hurlbut family itself The staff at Hurlbut Care Communities maintains a level of care, compassion and commitment that’s unmatched in the nursing care industry Each care community is differentiated by its own name and distinctive personality, while remaining part of the Hurlbut family of care Altogether, the organization has 11 separate communities

Jewish Senior Life

2021 Winton Road S. Rochester, NY 14618

585-427-7760

❱ www jewishseniorlife org

❱ Serving people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds, Jewish Senior Life is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) guided by the values of honoring family and aging in place . Jewish Senior Life offers all levels of care on a single campus, from independent living to skilled nursing care, along with a variety of programs and services for people living outside its campus . Jewish Senior Life has CARF International accreditation for high quality and customer satisfaction, and was named a 2020-2021 Great Place to Work® Its affiliate, the Jewish Home, has been recognized by US News & World Report Best Nursing Homes 2020-2021 for long-term care and short-term rehabilitation Jewish Senior Life is a member of the Alliance for Senior Care of Greater Rochester, Leading Age, Leading Age New York, and the Association of Jewish Aging Services

The Legends at Whitney Town Center

100 Clear Spring Trail Fairport, NY 14450

585-421-7321

❱ legendsatwhitney com

❱ The Legends at Whitney Town Center is a brand new state-of-the-art independent senior apartment community for active adults 55-plus . It offers convenience, comfort, and active care-free living within walking distance to shopping, dining, and the historic village of Fairport

Lifespan of Greater Rochester

1900 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

585-244-8400

1-866-454-5110

❱ info@lifespan-roch org

❱ Older adults and their caregivers turn to Lifespan for assistance with the challenges and opportunities they encounter The nonprofit provides a wide range of services, including assistance with care navigation and planning, respite for caregivers, support groups, classes on Medicare and assistance with in-home financial management Lifespan can also help its charges obtain the transportation they need to attend doctor’s appointments, to shop, or to just visit friends

Monroe County Senior Centers, Comprehensive List

435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 585-753-6280

❱ Monroecounty gov/aging-centers php

❱ Monroe County provides an updated list of meal sites and senior centers throughout the county for residents aged 60 and up

Rochester Regional Home Care Services

330 Monroe Avenue Rochester, NY 14607

585-368-4663

❱ www rochesterregional org/services/home-healthcare/our-services

❱ Rochester Regional has a variety of home-based services to help you or your loved one continue to live safely and independently at home such as companion services, home health aides and skilled nursing visits We also offer a personal emergency response system and medication monitoring system

St. Ann’s Community

1500 Portland Ave. Rochester, NY 14621

585-697-6000

❱ www stannscommunity com

❱ St Ann’s Community is Rochester’s leading senior housing and health services provider With campuses in Irondequoit and Webster, St Ann’s offers a continuum of care that includes independent retirement living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, transitional care/rehab, palliative care, and adult day programs One of Greater Rochester’s largest private employers, St Ann’s has more than 1,200 employees who are “Caring for the Most Important People on Earth ”

The Housing Council at PathStone, Inc.

See under “Housing / Homeowner Assistance”

Westwood Commons

50 Union Square Blvd. North Chili, NY 14514 585-293-2060

❱ www depaul org/locations/westwood-commons/

❱ Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community in North Chili, offers more than assisted living services — it offers a lifestyle for your future It strives to enhance each resident’s quality of life by providing interactive social activities, a supportive and caring staff and personal care services that promote independence and dignity Westwood Commons offers a personalized approach to delivering support and services while encouraging family members to be actively involved in the care of their loved ones Westwood Commons is licensed by the New York State Department of Health

Substance Abuse And Addiction

Baden Street Settlement

• Dr. George C. Simmons Counseling & Support Center

585 Joseph Ave. Rochester, NY 14605 585-325-4910, x1200

❱ Provides effective chemical dependency treatment for those 18 years old and older that responds to the unique needs of inner-city residents in a manner that is consistent with their cultural norms and psychological orientations

FLACRA (Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency)

❱ www .flacra org/

❱ FLACRA is dedicated to the care of those whose lives are affected by alcohol and other substance abuse and/or related behavioral health and human service concerns The nonprofit is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic and a Center of Treatment Innovation that offers behavioral health care and\or referral services in 6 counties within the rural Finger Lakes region: Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Schuyler and Monroe, including a mobile clinic These designations allow FLACRA to continue to provide integrated, culturally competent behavioral health care services, referrals, and immediate responses to adults, youth and families that are affected by substance use disorders and mental health conditions The nonprofit also has residential, independent housing and supportive living programs for those who suffer from substance use disorders, and provides housing and treatment services for homeless veterans

❱ FLACRA offers both inpatient and outpatient services . Because of the coronavirus pandemic, some outpatient services are available by remote, though clients are seen in person, as well

• Addictions Crisis Center

28 East Main St.

Clifton Springs, NY 14432 315-462-9466

Outpatient Clinics

• Clifton Springs Clinic

28 East Main St.

Clifton Springs, NY 14432

315-462-9161

• Geneva Clinic

246 Castle St. Geneva, NY 14456

315-781-0771

• Newark Clinic

310 West Union St. Newark, NY 14513

315-331-3862

• Penn Yan Clinic

1 Keuka Business Park

2462 Route 54A Penn Yan, NY 14527

315-536-7751

• Watkins Glen Clinic

106 South Perry St., Suite 3 Watkins Glen, NY 14891

607-535-8260

• Farmington Clinic

1386 Hathaway Drive, Suite A

Farmington, NY 14425

585-396-4190

Connections Rounded Recovery

64 West Avenue

Canandaigua, NY 14424

833-435-2272

Alcoholics Anonymous Rochester Area

❱ Call for information on meetings in your area

❱ https://rochester-ny-aa .org/meetings/ 585-232-6720 (24/7)

Alcoholics Anonymous of the Finger Lakes

❱ http://fingerlakesaa .org

Alcoholics Anonymous Livingston County

Livingston Area Intergroup

❱ http://livingstonareaintergroup org

585-245-4440 (24/7)

Narcotics Anonymous

Rochester Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous

❱ https://recoveryispossible nny-na org/

Livingston County Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

585-245-4440

❱ https://livingstonareaintergroup org/meetings/ Only open meetings listed

CASA-Trinity

❱ Offers evaluations and prevention, education, treatment, referral, and recovery services to individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs CASA-Trinity offers both outpatient and residential programs It’s Geneseo clinic also offers mental health treatment services

❱ https://casa-trinity org/index php

Livingston County

Geneseo Clinic

4612 Millennium Drive Geneseo, NY 14454.

585-991-5012

❱ www casa-trinity org/branch-location php?Geneseo-Clinic-NY-1

Dansville Clinic and Residential facility

45 Maple St. Dansville, NY 14437

585-335-5052

Steuben County

Hornell Clinic

86 River St., Suite 100

Hornell, NY 14843

607-282-5201

Hornell Inpatient Facility

7309 Seneca Rd., Suite 500

Hornell, NY 14843

607-282-5200

Delphi Rise

835 W. Main St. Rochester, NY 14611

585-467-2230

❱ www delphirise org

❱ Offers counseling, treatment, prevention services, support and other therapeutic services to those in Rochester and the Finger Lakes who are recovering from alcohol and substance abuse

East House

259 Monroe Ave., Suite 200

Rochester, NY 14607

585-238-4800

❱ www easthouse org

❱ Helps those suffering from mental health and substance use disorders live independently through providing supported housing, care coordination and educational and employment programs The nonprofit also offers Affinity Place, a small respite program that provides beds for those who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis To contact Affinity Place, call 585-563-7083

Helio Health Rochester Evaluation Center

1850 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road

Rochester, NY 14624

585-287-5622

❱ helio health

❱ The Helio Health Rochester Eval Center has 40 beds for medically monitored and supervised alcohol and substance abuse withdrawal and stabilization

Huther Doyle

360 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14604 585-325-5100

❱ www hutherdoyle com

❱ Provides outpatient counseling and medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders, assistance with employment and housing issues, and other services, including family support groups

Lifespan of Greater Rochester

Substance Abuse Intervention for Older Adults

1900 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

585-244-8400

❱ www lifespan-roch org

❱ Lifespan’s Geriatric Addiction Program provides in-home assessments and interventions, counseling and care management for older adults who abuse alcohol and/or prescription or street drugs The program focuses upon serving those for whom traditional measures—inpatient treatment, 12-step programs, etc —have not worked

Delphi Rise Open Access Clinic

72 Hinchey Road

Rochester, NY 14624

585-627-1777

❱ Assesses the needs of those suffering from alcohol or substance abuse or dependence, and then refers them for the treatment services that would benefit them most Clinic staff will help patients obtain the insurance they require and transport them to treatment facilities, if necessary Open 24/7

Outreach Community Center Inc.

447 Genesee St. Rochester, NY 14611

585-328-0887

❱ www outreachcommunitycenter com

❱ Offers drug and alcohol counseling for adults based on the 12-Step Programs of Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, programs for at-risk youth and children, and services for families that have been affected by abuse and addiction

Recovery Support Navigator

175 Winton Road North Rochester, NY 14610

For family support, call 855-778-1200

For peer support, call 855-778-1300

❱ recoverysupportnavigator org

❱ Recovery Support Navigator helps people through the recovery process by connecting them with recovery options, providing support groups and referring them to case management The program also offers family services for those related to people with addictions

Salvation Army Center for Adult Rehabilitation

745 West Avenue Rochester, NY 14611

585-235-0020 www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/rehabilitation/

❱ info@salvationarmy org

❱ The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers provide spiritual, social and emotional assistance for men and women who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves due to alcohol or substance abuse Each center offers residential housing and work, group and individual therapy in a clean, wholesome environment The physical and spiritual care that program participants receive prepares them to re-enter society and return to gainful employment Many of those who have been rehabilitated are reunited with their families and resume a normal life The Salvation Army has three adult rehabilitation centers in the

Rochester area

Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.

See under “Housing / Shelters”

Westfall Associates

Clinton Crossing Medical Center 919 Westfall Road, Bldg. B, Suite 60 Rochester, NY 14618. 585-473-1500

❱ westfallassociates com

❱ Provides specialized alcohol and substance abuse treatment and educational programs for adults, people with concurrent mental health and chronic pain disorders, families, schools and employers

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Groups

Virtual Support Groups: Call 800-272-3900 to access online or by cell phone

Yates County

1st Monday • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)

1st Wednesday • 2-3 p.m.

Schuyler County

3rd Thursday • 2-3 p.m.

Ontario County

2nd Monday • 1-2 p.m.

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

2nd Tuesday • 1-2 p.m.

Younger Onset

2nd Tuesday • 3-4 p.m.

Monroe County

2nd Tuesday • 4-5 p.m.

Evening Men’s Group

2nd Tuesday • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Steuben County

2nd Wednesday • 3-4 p.m.

Monroe County

3rd Monday • 11 a.m. to noon

Monroe County

4th Tuesday • 1-2 p.m.

Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores: 4-Tercer jueves • 4-5 p.m.

Black/African American Caregivers

3rd Thursday • 5:30-7 p.m.

Ontario County

4th Wednesday • 11 a.m. to noon

Ontario County

4th Wednesday • 2-3 p.m.

Chemung County

4th Thursday • 1-2 p.m.

Loved ones in Assisted Living/Long Term Care

4th Thursday • 4-5:30 p.m.

Men’s Group

Last Tuesday • 10-11 a.m.

Women - Wives and Partners

Last Tuesday • 4-5:30 p.m.

In-person support groups:

Group size is limited, registration is required. Call 800-272-3900 for more information or to register.

Dansville Caregiver Support Group

Dansville Public Library

1st Monday • 6-7:30 p.m.

Fairport Caregiver Support Group

Fairport Public Library

1st Tuesday • 12:30-2 p.m.

Watkins Glen Caregiver Support Group

St. James Episcopal Church

1st Monday • 6-7 p.m.

Hornell Caregiver Support Group

Hornell Public Library

2nd Thursday • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Newark Caregiver Support Group

Newark Public Library

3rd Tuesday • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Seneca County Caregiver Support Group

Seneca County Office for the Aging

4th Monday • 2-3 p.m.

Penn Yan Caregiver Support Group

Penn Yan Public Library

4th Monday • 4-5 p.m.

Brockport Caregiver Support Group

Brockport Free Methodist Church

4th Tuesday • 7-8 p.m.

Geneseo Caregiver Support Group

Geneseo United Methodist Church

4th Monday • 11 a.m. to noon

Perinton Caregiver Support Group

Perinton Community Center

1st Tuesday • 10-11:30 a.m.

Horseheads Caregiver Support Group

First Presbyterian Church

3rd Wednesday • 11 a.m. to noon

Webster Caregiver Support Group

Webster Presbyterian Church

3rd Wednesday • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Corning Caregiver Support Group

Southeast Steuben County Library

3rd Thursday • 2-3 p.m.

Brighton Caregiver Support Group

Alzheimer’s Association Meridian Centre Office

4th Tuesday • 1-2 p.m.

Elmira Caregiver Support Group

Elmira Town Community Center

4th Tuesday • 6-7 p.m.

Caregiver Support Groups

• CURE Childhood Cancer Association (cancer support groups)

Contact the CURE office for meeting days and times.

See under “Bereavement Support”

Cancer Support Community Rochester

❱ Formerly Gilda’s Club Rochester Contact the local office for meeting days and times

See under “Cancer Services”

Roc City Sicklers Advocate Support Group 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 777 Rochester NY 14642

❱ sickle rochester@gmail com

❱ www urmc rochester edu/events/event-detail/1244491

❱ Close-knit, family-oriented support and advocacy group for children and families living with sickle cell disease Email for meeting times and places

Willow Domestic Violence Center

See under “Women Services”

Transportation Services

Bri-Pen Senior Rides

Town of Penfield

1985 Baird Road

Penfield, NY 14526

585-340-8674

❱ Provides rides to medical appointments within Monroe County, to the Brighton and Penfield town community centers, to nursing homes or hospitals and to COVID testing sites Those enrolled can also travel to religious services in Brighton and Penfield on Saturdays and Sundays, and for family visits to nursing homes of up to two hours duration Those seeking rides must be over 65, live in Brighton or Penfield, and sign up to make use of the service

FISH/RHAFT, Inc. (Rush-Henrietta)

See under “Nutritional Health / Support”

Give-A-Lift c/o Lifespan

1900 S. Clinton Ave.

Rochester, NY 14618

585-244-8400, x244

❱ Volunteer drivers take older adults grocery shopping, to medical appointments, to pick up prescriptions, to do their banking or on other necessary trips Services depend upon the availability of volunteer drivers Volunteer drivers needed

Honeoye Falls/Lima FISH

37 Cheese Factory Road

Honeoye Falls, NY 14472

585-453-2370

❱ Offers free medical appointment transportation for shut-ins Serves Honeoye Falls, Lima, Mendon, West Bloomfield Call between 8 a m and 4 p m the day before you want a ride

Greece F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here)

585-453-2370

❱ Volunteers provide free transportation to medical appointments Rides available Tuesday through Friday Please call 24 hours in advance

SOFI Transportation/Elderbus

4646 Nine Mile Point Road Fairport, NY 14450

585-377-8117

❱ Volunteer drivers transport Perinton residents 60 years old and older to medical appointments outside of Fairport and Perinton Clients must be ambulatory, and not need wheelchairs, and must call three business days in advance Clients might be transported to medical appointments as far away as Rochester Clients can also ride a bus to locations anywhere within Fairport and Perinton for any purpose Bus rides must be requested by 2 p m the day before needed All trips must take place between 8:30 a m and 3:30 p m Volunteer drivers needed

Lifespan of Greater Rochester Transportation Access (TRAC)

1900 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

585-244-8400 (ask for a TRAC Mobility Specialist)

❱ TRAC connects Monroe County residents who are 60 years old or older, or have a disability, to transportation providers who meet their needs Those using the service can obtain rides to medical appointments, to stores or shops, or even to the homes of friends Wheelchair-accessible options and door-to-door service are available Lifespan of Greater Rochester, which operates TRAC, does not charge for its services The operators’ fees vary depending upon riders’ eligibility and needs

Livingston County Medicaid Transportation

❱ To schedule transportation to a Medicaid appointment, call the Medical Answering Services 888-226-2219

❱ www medanswering com

❱ RTS (Regional Transit Service) Medicaid Transportation

For bus schedules, call: Monroe County: 585-288-1700

❱ www .myrts com/

❱ Seniors who are 65 years old and older, people with disabilities and those who have Medicare cards pay half-fare during non-peak periods Go to RTS’s website for the reduced fare schedule, and to apply for a reduced fare card You can also obtain an application by calling the agency

VOCATIONAL / JOB TRAINING

Arc of Monroe

See under “Disability Services”

Finger Lakes Works Career Centers

❱ https://fingerlakesworks com

• Finger Lakes Works – Geneva

795 Canandaigua Road

Geneva, NY 14456

315-789-1771

• Finger Lakes Works – Ontario County Workforce Development

3010 County Complex Drive

Canandaigua, New York 14424

585-396-4020

Finger Lakes Works – Wayne

1519 Nye Road

Lyons, NY 14489

315-946-7270

Finger Lakes Works – Yates

417 Liberty Street, Suite 2051

Penn Yan, NY 14527

315-536-5140

❱ The Finger Lakes Works Career Centers offer job seekers a chance to assess their skills, along with career counseling, job search assistance, computer and Internet access and information on available employment Those unable to secure employment via the centers’ core services can obtain more intensive assistance, and there are training programs for dislocated workers and other eligible job seekers The centers are also set up to serve the disabled

New York State Education Department

❱ Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)

109 South Union St. Rochester, NY 14607

Geneva Satellite Office

70 Elizabeth Blackwell Street

Geneva, NY 14456

585-238-2900 or 800-462-0178

❱ http://www acces nysed gov/vr

❱ Helps individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain employment and supports independent living Serves Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, Yates counties Services are provided only by appointment

Ontario County Veterans Service Agency

3010 County Complex Drive

Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-396-4185

❱ The Veterans Service Agency helps Ontario County’s veterans and their families identify the benefits they are entitled to receive from local, state, and federal agencies, and apply for them The agency’s accredited service officers will help veterans and their families file claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), determine whether they are eligible for education benefits and burial assistance, and help them obtain those benefits

Ontario County Workforce Development

3010 County Complex Drive

Canandaigua, NY 14424

585-396-4020

❱ Provides a range of services that includes instruction in interviewing and job-search techniques, career counseling and planning and assistance with resumes The agency also offers vocational training, job programs for designated groups, such dislocated workers, and a resource room in which people can conduct their own job hunts

Rochester Rehabilitation Center

Employment Connection

1357 University Ave.

Rochester, NY 14607

585-263-2690

❱ Employment Connection helps adults with disabilities and other disadvantages obtain work and keep their jobs The program offers internships, job readiness training, direct placement services, retention support, supportive employment sites and other forms of assistance for those seeking work . Refugees can also obtain the knowledge, skills and support they need to obtain work, and remain self-sufficient

Rochester Rehabilitation Center

Strengthening Working Families Initiative (SWFI)

1357 University Ave.

Rochester, NY 14607

585-263-2690

❱ SWFI partners with the area’s businesses, employers and community organizations to give those who have dependent children access to educational and training institutions, and help them advance their careers in demand industries An applicant must reside in Monroe County, be 18 years old or older, be the primary caregiver of a child who is 13 years old or younger, and meet other eligibility requirements to enter the program

Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.

See under “Housing / Shelters”

Volunteering

Adding Candles PO Box 10717 Rochester, NY 14610

585-797-3889

Contact: Lois Warlick-Jarvie

❱ loiswj@addingcandles com

❱ www addingcandles com/

❱ Grassroots, volunteer nonprofit organization that raises funds to support brain cancer research All proceeds from its efforts go to support the brain cancer research performed at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Wilmot Cancer Institute

Angels of Mercy, Inc.

692 N. Winton Road Rochester, NY 14609 585-730-4556

❱ www angelsofmercyny org

❱ Volunteers needed Women who like to sew, organize, and help other women are encouraged to apply Donations of gently used women’s clothing and personal hygiene items are welcome

Al Sigl Community of Agencies

1000 Elmwood Ave., Suite 300 Rochester, NY 14620 585-442-4102

❱ www alsigl org

❱ Collaborative community network that fosters community awareness and philanthropic support for nonprofits that serve children and adults with special needs In addition, Al Sigl provides high-quality, cost-effective real estate and business services

❱ Volunteers are needed to help with specific events

AmeriCorps Seniors of Monroe and Livingston County-A Program of Lifespan

1900 S. Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-244-8400 ext. 128 www.lifespan-roch.org

❱ Volunteers who are 55 years old and older can use their unique skillsets and experiences to help people and communities thrive If you are 55 or older you can put your experience to work Volunteers also decide whether they want to share the skills they’ve learned through life, or develop new ones

Alzheimer’s Association

See under “Associations / Foundations”

❱ Alzheimer’s Association volunteers work as community educators, raise funds for research and treatment, advocate for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and in other ways help fight this progressive condition

Caregiver Respite Program c/o Lifespan

1900 S. Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-244-8400

❱ Recruits and trains volunteers who give weekly respite to the caregivers of those who have early-stage memory loss and are still living in their homes

❱ Volunteers must be at least 21 years old

Compeer

❱ www compeer org

• Compeer of Livingston County

1 Genesee St. Avon, NY 14414 585-226-8220

• Compeer Rochester, Inc.

259 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 585-546-8280

❱ www compeerrochester org

❱ Compeer volunteers use friendship to support youths and adults who are receiving mental health care, assist with their rehabilitation, and help them improve their lives Volunteers are asked to give that assistance under circumstances that fit their schedules and lifestyles

Greece F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here)

See under “Transortation Service”

Flower City Habitat for Humanity

See under “Housing / Homeowner Assistance”

Volunteer Match

❱ Online service that helps those wishing to volunteer their time and energy find places in which they can do so

❱ www volunteermatch org

Volunteers of America Upstate New York

See under “Agencies – Health / Human Services”

PREGNANCY SUPPORT/ PREVENTION

Beautiful Birth Choices

681 Winton Rd. North Rochester, NY 14609

585-484-1972

Offers doula services, childbirth, prenatal yoga and breastfeeding classes; breastfeeding support and other assistance.

Caring Choices Pregnancy Help Center

651 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14611

585-354-0913

❱ www optionline org

❱ Offers free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, adoption support, community referrals and networking, material aid, limited STD testing and other services

Center for Sexual Health and Wellness, a program of the Livingston County Department of Health

❱ Offers low-cost reproductive health care to men, women, and teens, breast and cervical cancer screening and STD screening and treatment, including that for HIV Appointments preferred General number, all locations: 585-243-7540

• Dansville Location

3 Chestnut Ave.

Dansville, NY 14437

• Mt. Morris Location

2 Murray Hill Drive

Mt Morris, NY 24520

UR Medicine Breastfeeding

125 Lattimore Rd., Suite 280 Rochester, NY 14620

585-276-MILK (6455)

❱ Offers individual consultations to help individuals and families reach their breastfeeding goals, a breastfeeding support group and access to other resources An experienced nurse/lactation consultant facilitates the breastfeeding support group, which meets at UR Medicine Breastfeeding every Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p m

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York

114 University Ave.

Rochester, NY 14605

15 Lafayette Ave.

Canandaigua, NY 14424 866-600-6886

❱ Planned Parenthood protects and supports every person’s right to make voluntary, informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health in order to help them lead healthy and fulfilling lives To those ends, it offers s health care for adults and teenagers, pregnancy testing and services, birth control, abortion care, STD and HIV testing and treatment, education, resources and referrals for those in need of transgender hormone therapy and more All services are confidential and given to those who have or do not have health insurance

Wellness

Longevità Medical

7255 State Route 96, Suite 110 Victor, NY 14564 585.244.1506

❱ www longevitamedical com

❱ Founded by Dr Vito Quatela in 2021, Longevità Medical, the Quatela Vitality Center, exists to help women and men of all ages enhance the quality of their lives Dr Maria Karipidis Pouria, board-certified orthopedic physician, provides nonsurgical regenerative medicine treatments for patients ranging from athletes and weekend warriors sidelined by overuse injuries, to people suffering from age-related joint pain Julie Chatt, MSN, FNP, a certified nurse practitioner, offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women and men suffering from age-related hormone imbalance . Conditions treated include osteoarthritis, overuse and sports injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, menopause, low testosterone, decreased strength and performance, and fatigue and insomnia .

Wig Studio

Grasta’s Beauty & Wig Studio

409 Parma Center Road Hilton, NY 14468

585-392-7823

❱ www grastasBeatuyandWigStudio com

❱ Grasta’s helps individuals with chemotherapy, radiation, psoriasis, alopecia, diabetes, menopause, lupus, and burn victims feel themselves again Sharon Grasta provides professional and personal consultations, fittings, and wig care She strongly believes privacy for her clients is a number 1 priority High quality wigs and hairpieces in a variety of styles and blends are available

WOMEN’S SERVICES

Angels of Mercy, Inc.

692 N. Winton Road

Rochester, NY 14609 585-730-4556

❱ www angelsofmercyny org

❱ Offers gently used women’s clothing free of charge to women who have been affected by such issues as addiction, physical or mental abuse, unplanned pregnancies, depression, self-harm and homelessness, or have become involved with the criminal justice system Through its efforts, the nonprofit seeks to help women change their lives, and gain a sense of purpose and dignity Angels of Mercy also works to prevent human trafficking

❱ Volunteers needed . Women who like to sew, organize, and help other women are encouraged to apply Donations of gently used women’s clothing and personal hygiene items are welcome

Chances & Changes, Inc.

PO Box 326

Geneseo, NY 14454 chancesandchanges.org

Domestic Violence Hotline

585-658-3940 or 1-888-252-9360

❱ Dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence through providing, a safe shelter, peer support groups, individual counseling, advocacy, information and education and other services Clients can also obtain some counseling in-house, referrals for assistance with medical and mental health issues, court advocacy, and advocacy with legal, medical and social service systems The nonprofit also provides housing assistance for income-eligible Livingston County residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness . All services are free and confidential

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York

114 University Ave. Rochester, NY 14605

15 Lafayette Ave. Canandaigua, NY 14424 866-600-6886

❱ Planned Parenthood protects and supports every person’s right to make voluntary, informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health in order to help them lead healthy and fulfilling lives To those ends, it offers s health care for adults and teenagers, pregnancy testing and services, birth control, abortion care, STD and HIV testing and treatment, education, resources and referrals for those in need of transgender hormone therapy and more All services are confidential and given to those who have or do not have health insurance

Willow Domestic Violence Center

PO Box 39601

Rochester, NY 14604

585-232-5200 www.WillowCenterNY.org

24/7 hotline: 585-222-SAFE (7233)

24/7 text line: 585-348-7233

❱ Dedicated to preventing domestic violence and ensuring that every survivor has access to the services and support needed to feel safe and empowered To those ends, the nonprofit offers a safe emergency shelter for clients and their children, short-term individual and confidential counseling and support, assistance with safety planning, support groups and other services .

YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County

175 N. Clinton Ave.

Rochester, NY 14604

585-546-5820 www.ywcarochester.org

❱ YWCA programs help women and girls who are facing homelessness, pregnancy and other crises, and their children The nonprofit provides a continuum of housing for women of all ages and family situations who are in need, including emergency and long-term housing, a supportive living program for women in recovery and affordable apartments in the community